It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The best horse is the one that is deep black, with a light whiteness on its forehead and whiteness on the upper lip, and three of its legs are white while the right leg is black. If a deep black horse is not available, then a reddish-black horse will suffice, but the rest of its characteristics should remain the same.