Tobiano (TO)
Tobiano is a dominant white spotting pattern that can appear on all three base coat colors.
Tobiano horses typically have large, rounded white patches that cross over their back. They may also have white legs and face markings. The amount of white can vary between horses, with some displaying only a few patches and others having most of their body covered in white.
The amount of white can vary between horses in game, with some displaying extensive white patches while others have very little visible white spotting. Some horses may even appear completely solid despite carrying the gene, this is also known as “Cryptic Tobiano". Horses may have minimal or no white marking, but have blue eyes despite no white marking surrounding them.
How Tobiano Works In-Game
In game, Tobiano horses can display a variety of white spotting patterns due to multiple overlays, ranging from minimal markings to extensive white patches covering most of the horse's body.
Other white spotting genes may also influence the horse's overall appearance, especially if multiple white markings are stacked.
Tobiano Inheritance
Because Tobiano is dominant, only one copy is needed for the pattern to visually show on a horse.
- TO/TO - The horse has two copies of Tobiano and will always pass Tobiano to its offspring.
- TO/n - The horse has one copy of Tobiano and will have a 50% chance of passing Tobiano to its offspring.
- n/n - The horse does not have the Tobiano gene and will not visually display it or be able to pass it to its offspring.
Genetic Testing
Tobiano is a genetically identified white spotting pattern associated with the KIT gene in real horses.
In our genetics system, Tobiano is a testable white marking. Players can have their horses genetically tested at a veterinary office to determine whether they carry one or two copies of Tobiano, even if the horse displays very little visible white spotting.