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About the Palomino Breed
.The term ‘Palomino’ as applied
to this beautiful horse of North America, appropriately known
as ‘the golden horse of the West’, is not yet strictly
a breed, but a colour. This colour is literally gold, though
variations from a soft cream or light blonde chestnut to the
darker shades are admissible. At its best the coat has been
described as metallic in sheen comparable within a few shades
to a United States gold coin. The mane and tail should be very
light, almost white, and except for white on the face and legs
no other colours or markings are admitted; albino and pinto
parentage are forbidden. The eyes are dark, and blue or chalk
eyes are not accepted.
The ultimate origin of this attractive colouring goes back to
remote ages, its being mentioned in Homeric times. For practical
purposes, however, it appears to be of Spanish origin from Saracen
and Moorish stock, and there is no doubt that the type contains
Arab and Barb blood. Horse of this colour became highly prized
in Spain, and Queen Isabella, the sponsor of Columbus. Encouraged
their breeding. It is possible that such animals were taken
to the West Indies by Columbus, but it is on record that Cortés
had them in Mexico in 1519. In Spain these horses were called
‘Ysabellas’ in honour of the famous queen. It is
said that they take their present name from one Juan de Palomino,
to whom Cortés presented one of them.
They were rediscovered about a hundred and fifty years ago when
the United States took possession of California in 1848 after
the Mexican war. Then Palominos were used extensively as saddle
horses and for parade and spectacular purposes, and also for
racing until ousted by the speedier Thoroughbred. Their vogue
then declined until recent times, when they were rediscovered
and taken up for their appearance and excellent riding qualities.
Apart from the colour the following are the main physical characteristics
of the Palomino. General appearance is of Arab or Barb type,
only larger and more solid. The height is from 15.2 to 16 hands,
and weight from 1,200 to 1,600lb. Only horses of over 14.2 hands
are admitted into the register. For the rest they have the normal
points of a good horse, with a fine showy action under saddle,
a mild, amenable disposition and good movement.
The breeding is generally a cross between Palomino and light
chestnuts of the light horse breeds, and also Palomino to Palomino.
A cross between a chestnut mare with light mane and tail and
a Palomino stallion will usually produce a Palomino foal in
80% of such crosses. Foals are usually true Palomino at birth,
with blue eyes. The colour changes somewhat with age, and the
eyes darken. Manes and tails start by being chestnut, but whiten
with age.
Breeding is from any type of recognised light horse breeds,
but the infusion of pony or draught blood is barred. The three
main types are the Parade (or Show) type; the Bridle Path type,
a general utility saddle horse; and the Stock Horse for ranger
work.
So far as the British Isles is concerned, not until recent years
has any effort been made to foster the Palomino, and today the
body which is concerned with its future is the British Palomino
Horse Society. At varying times classes have been held for them
at horse shows and they have appeared in parades. It is satisfactory
to note, however, that today there is a marked advance in the
number of Palominos to be found here, with the consequent added
number of shows which welcome the attractive horse. Even more
satisfactory is the fact that the conformation of the Palomino
is greatly improved and the true colour more firmly fixed. There
seems to be a good market for a horse which can claim, after
all, that were colour is concerned, he stands unbeaten for beauty.
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