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strawberry roan
noun
- a horse with a reddish coat that is liberally flecked with white hairs.
Word History and Origins
Origin of strawberry roan1
Example Sentences
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.”
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.
His distinctive strawberry roan coat would be easy enough to spot amongst all the bays and greys.
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.
You did not chance to meet a man riding a strawberry roan carriage-horse?”
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