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Macchiato in real life: Macchiato occurred as a random mutation in a Freiberger stallion (now gelded) named Apache du Peupe. It was discovered the mutation was located on MITF which is also responsible for the more common splash white mutations. The official name is MITF<sup>N310S. In real life the gene causes large lacy splash markings, hazy roaning, blue eyes, and cream like body dilution. It also suspected to cause infertility. Apache du Peupe was gelded due to low sperm mobility.



Macchiato in game: Since the gene only existed in one horse who is now gelded I have taken some liberty in interpreting it here. We have the same markings, and coat dilution and a large (but not guaranteed) chance at blue yes. Fertility is not affected. In game the gene is designated as SpM. There is no difference between homozygous and heterozygous horses. The gene is not lethal with anything in game. (In real life it would probably have many lethal interactions, but since the real line won't continue I am going to ignore that ;) .)


Shown on Bay.


On flaxen chestnut.


On liver chestnut with splash 1 as well. (Note it dose NOT cause palomino manes)

It does not interact with cream/pearl and does not cause double dilutes. It does interact with other splash genes.

Two ways to buy:
Macchiato is available now through June 22nd (no extensions will be given, no exceptions) via Paypal order. Price is $20 per copy or $30 for a homozygous horse.

I have had over a half dozen people send in blank paypal payments. PLEASE make sure you check your paypal payments before you send them to make sure you included your order info, and double check your payment after it is sent to make sure the order info attached. If it did not please provide me with someone I can identify your payment.

You will also be able to purchase it via GMT's. Price will be 10 GMT per copy. It will be available for GMT purchase through July 3rd.



PayPal Purchases:

Please read this carefully. If you do not follow these instructions I can not add the gene for you. Posting here is the only way I know to look for a payment from you. You must post below that you have sent in a Paypal payment and what your ordered. Thank you!

Log into PayPal
Select "Money" from the header.
Select "Send Money"
Select "Pay for goods or services"
Enter "billing@hajinc.com" as the email.

To the special instructions field add one time:
Your Forum Name
What server this is for

For each horse include:
Genes to be purchased
Full url/link to the horses page

Then update your horse's name and notes to include what genes you ordered for it.
Then post below with your order.


Example:
Ammit HJ1, 1 copy Macchiato http://www.huntandjump.com/horse.php?horseid=5285173, 2 copies Macchiato http://www.huntandjump.com/horse.php?horseid=5167379

Macchiato is a closed gene. Those who purchase it will be added to a private buddy chat. It can not be shared with those who do not purchase a foundation. It will be blocked from auctions, public sales boards etc and will only be available to stand and sell via buddy chat rooms.</sup>