Horses with white markings outside prescribed lines may still fall within AQHA regulations if which condition is met?

• A. That marking can be completely covered with a disk 1/2 inch in diameter.
• B. That marking can be completely covered with a disk 1 inch in diameter. And white, pink or mottled skin around genitalia, armpits and inner surface of hindquarters not readily seen while standing is not considered excessive.
• C. The marking must be completely removed.
• D. The marking is acceptable only on geldings when under a certain weight

Answer: (B)

White markings outside the prescribed lines are evaluated by a simple visibility test: if every exterior mark can be covered by a circle (disk) of a specific size, it’s not considered excessive. The rule uses a one-inch diameter disk as the standard. If the outside markings fit within that disk, they’re acceptable. Additionally, skin around certain areas—genitalia, armpits, and the inner surface of the hindquarters—that is white, pink, or mottled but not readily visible when the horse is standing is not counted as excessive. That combination is why the correct choice states both conditions: the mark fits under a one-inch disk, and the hidden-area skin isn’t considered excessive. The other options don’t fit because they either use an incorrect disk size, require removal, or introduce gender/weight restrictions that aren’t part of this rule.