What was the name of the sire of the specific breed of flaxen gene horse first bred in 1874 particularly known for their hardiness?
Flaxen gene The flaxen gene is a genetic mechanism that causes the mane and tail of chestnut-colored horses to be noticeably lighter than the body coat color, often a golden blonde shade. Certain horse breeds such as the Haflinger carry flaxen chestnut coloration as a breed trait. It is common in chestnut-colored animals of other horse breeds that may not be exclusively chestnut.
Merry Go Boy Merry Go Boy (May 4, 1943 – July 7, 1967) was a highly influential Tennessee Walking Horse sire and two-time World Grand Champion. He is credited for producing the most desirable conformation type in his offspring.