The Palomino horse
This horse owes its name to its dress called Palomino. Currently it would be more a coat than a breed in the strict sense, more a type characterized by this coat. But in the United States, this saddle horse has the status of a breed where its Studbook is governed by the Palomino Horse Association, founded in 1936 to try to create a real breed.
One of the parents must be a registered Palomino, the other can be an Arabian, a Thoroughbred or a Quarter Horse. Moreover, it should be noted that when crossing two Palominos, one out of two foals is not a Palomino, whereas the crossing of a cream and a chestnut systematically gives the color. Remember that it is the Andalusian who brought the Palomino dress in America. In Great Britain, it is bred only as a pony.
Caractère et aptitudes du cheval
Calm, manageable, this horse is enduring, fast and flexible. It is a good jumper. Supple and elongated action.
Utilisations du cheval
In the United States, parade horse, used in western riding, rodeo, endurance events and equestrian tourism.
Morphologie du cheval
Small, thin head. Straight or slightly concave profile. Wide nostrils. Small ears. Rather long neck. Withers moderately raised. Long, sloping shoulders. Deep chest. Rounded croup. Muscular limbs. Good bone structure. Clean tendons. Tail well set on, abundant. Golden coat like a freshly minted gold coin; lighter hair and tail. Also chestnut, Isabelle. Barnacles on the extremities of the limbs are common. Size: from 1,41 to 1,60 m.
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