Dock
The bone of the tail. A horse is said to be docked when a part of this bony structure has been artificially removed.
Dorsal Strip
A band of colour, darker than the majority of the body, along the line of the backbone from the poll to tail. Often seen in donkeys, mountain and moorland breeds.
Draft
Draft is a large horse bred for hard, heavy tasks such as plowing and farm labor.
Drag Hunt
A form of hunting, where the hounds follow a scent, which has been laid down by a runner, using aniseed.
Dun
Tthe skin is dark but the main body of the coat is a pale biscuit brown. Duns have black points and some have a dorsal stripe. As with all colourings, there are different shades. If the coat is more creamy than brown in colour, it is called a yellow dun.
