• Also known as Golden Horse, Buttermilk Horse, Golden Horse of the West, Cafe-au-Lait in France, Royal Hanoverian Cream, Hanoverian Cream in England, Isabella, Y'sabella and Golden Horse of the Queen

• The ancient golden palomino colouring occurs in a variety of horses and ponies - the Palomino is therefore registered as a type, as opposed to a breed

• The Spanish brought the palomino colouring to America which is the only place where the horses is recognised as a breed

• The American Palomino Horse Association registers horses measuring between 14.1 and 16 hands high. To qualify for registration, one parent must be registered and the other must be Quarter Horse, Arab or Thoroughbred

• The name of this horse may derive from a Spanish don, Juan de Palomino or a golden Spanish grape

• This horses origins are likely to come from ancient China. History tells stories of early Chinese emperors riding golden horses. However, as mentioned they came to American from Spain

• When the Spanish were defeated the Palominos escaped and joined wild mustang bands. They became a popular mount for cowboys. • The Palomino was developed by Queen Isabella of Spain in the 15th century for her personal use

• The mane and tail are silvery white and should not contain more than 15% dark hair

• Eyes are dark or hazel and both same color

• There may be white markings on face

• An alert, curious horse who despite being fiery, works well with people Colors

• Popular Uses: Riding, parades, stock work, driving and pleasure

GOLDEN HORSES. Located in Germany. Horses of a different colour. Breeder, Warmblood sport horses and foals. Hanoverian, Trakehner, Oldenburger, Half Arab bloodline/pedigree with rare special color buckskin and palomino. Home of German Warmblood Stallion approved ,Gold Palomino MAHAL ZfdP. Christine.Glas@t-online.de