Sometimes scattered white hairs can be found on the horse's body. Examples of this include scattered white hairs on the barrel, flanks, top of the tail and throughout the coat.

Dimples: Indentations in muscles just under the skin which are easily seen and are permanent. They are usually found at the point of one or both shoulders and in the neck muscles.

Acquired Markings: Markings that have been produced after birth are considered acquired markings. Tattoos, scars and firing marks are the most common examples.

Tattoo: The tattoo is a letter and a group of numbers applied to the underside of the upper lip. Imported horses have an asterisk rather than a letter in their tattoo. Sometimes horses may be found with tattoos on their lower lip.

Scars: Many scars are permanent and can be seen throughout the life of the horse. They can be either a permanent bump, a area without hair, or a area where the hair now grows white.