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Roan was originally used to describe a horse with a certain coat pattern that was thought to be associated with magic or supernatural power. The Old English word "rūn" referred to a rune, a magical letter or sign used in divination and communication with the gods. Over time, the word "roan" came to be applied to horses with a specific type of coat pattern, characterized by a mixture of white and colored hairs throughout the body.
The roan pattern is caused by a dominant gene known as the "roan allele." This gene affects the expression of other pigment genes, resulting in the characteristic interspersed white and colored hairs. Roan horses can be homozygous (carrying two copies of the roan allele) or heterozygous (carrying one copy of the roan allele and one copy of another coat color gene). Homozygous roans are more likely to exhibit a consistent roan pattern, while heterozygous roans may have a more variable coat appearance.
Roan horses are found in many different breeds, including the American Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, Clydesdale, and Belgian Draft. They are known for their unique and distinctive coat patterns, which can range from subtle to dramatic in appearance.
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