Rabicano (RAB)
Rabicano is a recessive white pattern that can appear on all three base coat colors.
Rabicano horses typically have white hairs scattered around their flank (belly), and the base of their tail. Some horses display only a small amount of white ticking, while others have more extensive markings. Rabicano horses can also sometimes be mistaken for horses carrying the Roan (RN) gene due to extensive white ticking across the body.
How Rabicano Works In-Game
Rabicano horses can display very little or no visible white ticking on their body in game, however, they may have white hairs along their tails. This is also known as a "skunk tail" and can indicate that they carry the gene.
Rabicano Inheritance
In our genetics system, Rabicano is recessive, meaning two copies are needed for the pattern to visually show on a horse.
- RAB/RAB - The horse has two copies of Rabicano, visibly displays the pattern, and will always pass Rabicano to its offspring.
- RAB/n - The horse has one copy of Rabicano but does not visually display it. It has a 50% chance of passing Rabicano to its offspring.
- n/n - The horse does not have the Rabicano gene and will not visually display it or be able to pass it to its offspring.
Genetic Testing
The exact gene that causes Rabicano has not been found, however, our genetics system allows players to test for it.
Players can have their horses genetically tested at a veterinary office to determine whether they carry one or two copies of Rabicano.