Some well-known bays are:
See also Physical geography
2. Bay is a color of the hair? coats of horses, characterized by a body color of dark red (known as [blood bay]?) to deep brown, with black mane?, tail? and lower legs. Some bay horses may have darker coloration in bars? on their shoulders and rarely, a dark stripe down the back. The hair coats and hides of bay horses are noted for their durability and sun resistance. For this, among other reasons, bay is a favorite color among ranchers and horse enthusiasts.