Feather (horse)

Feathering or feather is the long hair on the lower legs and fetlocks of some breeds of horse and pony. On some horses, especially draft breeds, the hair can almost cover the hooves. While nearly all horses will grow longer hair on the lower legs and back of the fetlocks at times, particularly in the winter, "feather" refers to the particularly long, luxuriant growth that is characteristic of certain breeds.

Breeds noted for having feather/feathering as a breed trait include the Clydesdale, the Shire, the Friesian, and the Gypsy horse. The trait may appear in crossbreds of these breeds, though to date there has been little scientific study of the trait.

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