Skewbald
/ˈskjuːbɔːld/
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Pro Tip 1/3Horse Colors
Skewbald specifically refers to horses with certain coat patterns, not other animals or objects. 
The young rider proudly groomed her skewbald pony.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Piebald
Don't confuse skewbald with piebald; skewbald means no black in the coat's patches. 
Although many people call any patched horse piebald, only those without black are skewbald.
Pro Tip 3/3Paint Breeds
In some contexts, skewbald is used to describe paint breeds of horses known for having these colors. 
The skewbald horse competed in the Paint Horse championship.