strawberry roan

American  

noun

1. a horse with a reddish coat that is liberally flecked with white hairs.

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Etymology

Origin of strawberry roan

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

She took her stage name as a tribute to her grandfather Dennis K Chappell and his favourite song, a Western ballad called The Strawberry Roan.

From BBC

Henry got her first break when she was cast in the 1947 horse-racing film “Sport of Kings” and then quickly became a frequently used commodity in a series of movies, including a pair of Gene Autry westerns — “The Strawberry Roan” and “Riders in the Sky.”

From Los Angeles Times

If you’re feeling a little confident, you might even get the chance to ride Diego, a 14-year-old strawberry roan mustang with a penchant for mischief.

From Los Angeles Times

His distinctive strawberry roan coat would be easy enough to spot amongst all the bays and greys.

From The Guardian

Whereas, last night, or this morning, May 24th, a fine strawberry roan grey gelding was stolen out of the stable of John Cobbold, Esq., of St. Margaret’s Green, Ipswich, together with a new saddle and bridle, and the coachman’s stable-dress.

From Project Gutenberg