The Palomino horse or "Golden Horse"
is said to be once the choice of ancient emperors
and kings, and has been made famous in cinema the
world over as a favorite of cowboys.
Competition
Jumping
Rodeo
Dressage
Racing
Showing
Driving
Ranch
Trail Riding
Endurance
Riding
From Wanda Lambert, Griffin, Ga
This is Winners New Dawn - she was a joy to be
with
Origin
The Palomino is not strictly a breed but a color
although recognized as a breed in the US. They
were taken to the US by Spanish settlers,
where some escaped and became mixed with herds
of Mustangs. They
were later used by the cowboys as saddle
horses.
Characteristics
Vary immensely according to the breeding line.
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Gallery
Height
14 to 16 hands
Colors
Shades of golden with cream or almost white
mane and tail
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Gallery
The
Horse that Lags Behind
It is important to teach the horse how you
expect it to act by taking your time and
building a foundation one lesson at a time. More...
