The First Hairless Horse Was Discovered in the 19th Century
This image is of the first hairless horse on record, and it was found roaming feral amongst a herd of zebra in South Africa in 1860. The horse was captured, studied, and put on exhibit. One adorable thing that brought it to the limelight was her bright blue skin, which immediately captured public attention.
Not long after, it began its tour to England from South Africa, where she performed in a circus and sideshows. However, it stayed in London’s Crystal Palace. However, many horses without hair have since been discovered in other countries, in both feral and domestic populations. Horses are not usually bred to be hairless on purpose. Bald horses have been said to result from sunburns or other skin conditions.