What is a Palomino? |
The Palomino is not a breed of horse, but rather a horse recognised by its golden coat. A palomino is defined as a saddle horse or pony type therefore may be a Quarter Horse, Partbred Arabian, Thoroughbred or of pony breeding, as long as it has that familiar golden coat. To create a Palomino there is no cross breeding only cross colouring. |
The body coat colour of a palomino should be that of a newly minted gold coin, or three shades lighter or darker. The mane and tail should be white, silver or ivory. The basic skin colour is dark and both eyes are dark and of the same colour. Spots or patches of black, brown or chestnut larger than 25cm square are not acceptable. White spots, except those caused by accident, are not acceptable. White is only permitted on the face and legs, although it is not allowed above the knees or hocks. Palominos must not have a dorsal stripe or zebra markings. |
Photo courtesy of the APHA |
Photo courtesy of the APHA |
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