The Gypsy Horse, also known as the Gypsy Cob, Colored Cob is a horse breed originally developed by Romanichal peoples native to the British Isles. The Gypsy horse is widely known for its piebald, or black and white pinto coat color, a common but not sole coloration for the breed. However, Gypsy horses may be of any coat color; none of the breed registries incorporates a color requirement into its breed standard. Feathering or "Feather," long hair starting below the knee of the front legs and the hock of the hind legs and running down the leg to flow over the front and back of the hooves, is a highly valued attribute of the Gypsy Horse.