Palomino

Palomino's have been treasured for years and are part of Greek mythology.  In order for a horse to be part of the Palomino Horse Breeders of America, the horse must stand somewhere between 14 and 17 hands tall and be the color of a US 14 karat gold coin.  Skin of Palomino's is typically grey, brown or black and without pink skin.  Mane and tails of Palomino's must be white, with less than 15% dark hairs.

Palomino's are divided into 3 different divisions.  Stock type of Palomino horses are western horses mostly represented by Quarter Horses.  Golden American Saddlebred type of Palomino's are represented mostly by Saddlebreds and the pleasure division of Palomino's includes Morgan, Tennessee Walking Horses and Arabian.

Palominos that are registered in one of the following 7 horse associations, and those that meet the color requirements, are eligible for registration and participation in the PHBA:  American Quarter Horse Association, American Morgan Horse Association, American Saddlebred Horse Association, International Arabian Horse Association, Arabian Horse Registry, Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and exhibitors Association and the Jockey Club.