Design Guide

Genetics: LpLp
Locus: Lp | Modified by patn​
nLp = Snowflake Appaloosa, nLp patn = Blanket Appaloosa, nLp patnpatn = Leopard Appaloosa
LpLp patn = Snowcap Appaloosa, LpLp = Varnish Roan, LpLp patnpatn = Fewspot Appaloosa

Overview:

• Creates an irregular roan-like expression, often with some spots/holes and large blended sections taken out.
• Typically extends on to the face, unlike typical roan, and is patchy in the most bony areas (hips, withers, joints, face, etc). Patches should be textured/powdery.
• Can also exhibit spotting (holes in the pattern), though this should be kept sparse and should not appear Leopard-like.
• Please note that Varnish Roan is considered a white marking, and therefore should be white rather than low-opacity like normal roan. The pattern should appear as a white marking and not just an overlay.
• Mane/Tail: No effect
• Skin: Pink skin beneath white markings, optional pink mottling on unaffected skin.
• Hooves: Optional tan/shell striping.
• Eyes: No effect

Range:

• Minimum: Covers the body and neck, leaving the head and legs alone.
• Maximum: Covers everything except the lower legs.
  
  

Bay Varnish Roan Appaloosa

Black Varnish Roan Appaloosa

Classic Champagne Varnish Roan Appaloosa