Plan multi-generation bloodlines in Horses of Hoofprint Bay using the complete 14-record Coat Genetics & Inheritance class sheet. Inspect how base pigments, cream and champagne dilutions, greying, pinto spotting, three-layer leopard complexes, custom RGB fantasy palettes, and personality traits pass from sire and dam to foals.
Filter by genetic category chip or inspect all 14 verified records in full below.
| Feature & Pattern Layer | Genetic Category | Verified Inheritance Mode | Customization & Acquisition Scope | Gameplay & Breeding Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Base Coats: Bay, Chestnut & Black | Base Coat | Mendelian Extension (E/e) and Agouti (A/a) alleles passed from sire and dam | Selectable in custom horse creator and naturally inherited in market and homebred foals | Forms the foundation pigment for dilutions, greying, pinto spotting, and leopard complex layers. |
| Dilution Genes: Buckskin, Palomino, Cremello, Dun & Grullo | Dilution & Modifier | Single and double dilution inheritance across parent pairings | Available across natural coat presets and breeding lab predictions | Lightens body coat and mane/tail shades while preserving primitive dorsal stripes on Dun variants. |
| Grey & Roan Coat Modifiers | Dilution & Modifier | Dominant modifier alleles inherited from at least one parent | Dapple grey, fleabitten grey, bay roan, blue roan, and strawberry roan coats | Adds progressive silvering or interspersed white body hairs while keeping head and lower legs darker on roans. |
| Pinto Spotting: Tobiano, Overo & Piebald/Skewbald | Spotting & Leopard Complex | Inherited white spotting patterns layered over any base or diluted coat | Multiple patch sizes and distributions across shoulders, barrel, and hindquarters | Combines with face and leg markings for striking show-ring appearance. |
| Three-Layer Leopard, Appaloosa & Knabstrupper Patterns | Spotting & Leopard Complex | Multi-layer Leopard Complex (LP/PATN) inheritance added in the October 2026 update | Up to three independent pattern layers combining white blankets, varnish roaning, and dark leopard spots | Enables authentic Appaloosa blanket-with-spots, snowcap, fewspot, and full Knabstrupper leopard coats. |
| Facial Markings: Star, Strip, Snip, Blaze & Bald Face | Markings | Inherited and combinable head markings expanded in October 2026 | Fine stars, interrupted stripes, wide blazes, apron/bald faces, and muzzle snips | Visually distinguishes foals and adults in stall portraits and side-scrolling arena views. |
| Leg Markings: Coronet, Pastern, Fetlock, Sock & Stocking | Markings | Per-leg white marking inheritance with independent foreleg and hindleg heights | Individual selection or inheritance across all four legs plus hoof horn coloration | Highlights leg action during Caprilli poles, dressage flatwork, and stadium jumping. |
| Mane, Forelock & Tail Styling | Markings | Pigment linked to base/dilution genetics; braiding and length customizable in the grooming stall | Natural flowing manes, competition braids, roached manes, and bi-color/flaxen contrasts | Lets players prepare formal turnout presentation before entering tournaments. |
| Custom RGB & Fantasy Horse Coat Creator | Custom Palette | Custom RGB hues pass down through breeding lines alongside natural patterns | Full color-wheel sliders for base body, markings, spots, mane, tail, and eyes (pastel, neon, celestial) | Allows players to breed either strictly realistic warmbloods or magical unicorn-colored herds. |
| Breeding Lab Genetic Testing & Foal Preview | Personality & Inheritance | Reveals hidden recessive coat alleles and projected foal stat ranges before pairing | Unlocked via the yard Breeding Lab facility in the full v1.0 release | Eliminates guesswork when targeting rare double-dilutes, three-layer leopards, or S-Class competition foals. |
| Horse Personality & Temperament Traits | Personality & Inheritance | Combination of parent temperament tendencies and early foal handling/desensitization | Brave, Curious, Sensitive, Stubborn, Calm, and Energetic behavioral profiles | Determines how horses react to spooky objects, beginner guest riders, and cross-country water obstacles. |
| Athletic Stat Potential & Foal Training Inheritance | Personality & Inheritance | Foal ceiling derives from both parents trained stats and genetic potential | Jumping Scope, Gallop Speed, Dressage Grace, Stamina, and Trust | Multi-generation selective breeding raises foal starting baselines for faster S-Class qualification. |
| Pedigree Tracking & Inbreeding Consequences | Personality & Inheritance | Tracks sire and dam lineage trees across generations | Warning indicators when pairing closely related horses (triggers hidden achievement if ignored) | Encourages bringing fresh bloodlines from the town horse market or external stallions to maintain herd vigor. |
| Foal-to-Senior Lifecycle & Retirement Boarding | Personality & Inheritance | Chronological progression from nursing foal to yearling paddock, adult mount, and senior retiree | 13 yearling paddock slots, 20 adult stable stalls, and unlimited external boarding at the town breeder | Foals practice walks and groundwork before backing; retired champions can be boarded in town and visited anytime. |
Check exact unlock conditions for Foal Around (1 foal), Stork Season (15 foals), Direct Descendant (100/100 starter descendant), Multi-Generational (great-grandchild), and Taste the Rainbow on the 47-achievement board.
Step-by-step breeding procedure from allele inspection in the Breeding Lab to raising yearlings into S-Class mounts.
Construct and upgrade the Breeding Lab on your ranch to unlock genetic testing (Mad Scientist achievement). Testing a stallion and mare reveals recessive dilution alleles, greying modifiers, and multi-layer leopard genes before you spend money on a covering.
Foals inherit baseline potential for Showjumping, Cross Country, speed, and stamina from both parents, plus temperament traits. Always verify the four-generation pedigree chart before pairing homebred horses—mating closely related horses triggers the inbred foal penalty (A Little Too Close).
Newborn foals (0–1 year) and yearlings (1–3 years) occupy your 13 dedicated young-horse paddock slots rather than the 20 adult stalls. Take foals on hand-walked outings (Going on Walks) and gentle groundwork desensitization sessions so they enter riding training at age 3 with high trust.
Official Steam screenshots showing custom coat layering and mare-and-foal turnout paddocks.