What is Palomino

A Brief Insight in to the History of the Palomino Horse
The history of the Palomino horse dates back to 1945 in this country. This is when the Golden Horse Society of Great Britain was set up. This society did not have the large following that was hoped for. This then inspired the founders of the British Palomino Horse and Pony Society to gather in 1950.

Colouring
The colour of the palomino horse or pony’s coat must be no more than three shades lighter or darker than a newly minted gold coin. The mane and tail should be white and contain no more than 15% dark hairs. The eyes should be hazel or dark. Facial markings are limited to a blaze, snip or a star. Any white socks must not exceed above the knee and the hock.

Because the golden coat is not the result of a special ‘Palomino Gene’ producing horse and ponies of this colour can be difficult.

However we have found four known crosses through our personal breeding:

Palomino > Palomino =	50% chance of a Palomino foal
	25% chance of a Cremello (Albino) foal
	25% chance of a Chestnut foal
Palomino > Chestnut =	50% chance of a Palomino foal
	50% chance of a Chestnut foal (This mixture produces the richest and most desirable colour)
Palomino > Cremello(Albino) =	50 50% chance of a Palomino foal
	50% chance of a Chestnut foal
Chestnut > Cremello(Albino)=	Palomino 100% (Most consistent although can produce undesirable colours)

The palomino is in a great demand because of good looks, kind nature and riding ability.

We have palomino foals born every spring and a fine selection of yearlings, colts and fillies, ponies and horses available through out the year.

There are palomino shows through out the country spring and summer which are not only rewarding when entering but are enjoyable for all the family.

All of our horses are registered with the BPS so upon purchasing one of our horses you can look forward to personal member of the society.

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US FOR ANY HELP OR ADVICE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING THE SOCIETY.