"Suddenly Roan!"- Should I start a Horse True Crime Podcast and All Things Roan with Christa Lafayette and Laura Simiele of Etalon
- Abigail Carpenter
- Jul 3
- 1 min read

On today's episode, I am chatting with two returning guests about some exciting new discoveries made in Roan horses and their genetic makeup!
Christa Lafayette and Laura are back to talk about the different alleles that they have found and are testing for in roan horses. From what breeds carry each to how it affects their ticking patterns, possible performance abilities, and more.
Roan horses have a special place in our hearts with their unique, beautiful and eye-catching appearance! As you will hear in the episode they have a long history in the world from Native American traditions to lineages they have been passed down.

There are so many well known and talented roan horses that have made history in the western disciplines from cutting, ranch sorting and more. We even see roan in some English disciplines as well as the all around circuit.
In the episode we also talk about some exciting additions to their testing packages and the
current promo they have going on right now. This was such a fantastic episode for a color genetics nerd like me and I think it will have a huge impact on the industry!




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