- The Palomino is not a breed of horse, but rather a horse recognised by its golden coat.
- The body coat colour of a palomino should be that of a newly minted gold coin, or three shades lighter or darker.
- The mane and tail should be white, silver or ivory.
- The basic skin colour is dark and both eyes are dark and of the same colour.
- spots or patches of black, brown or chestnut larger than 25cm square are not acceptable.
- White spots, except those caused by accident, are not acceptable. White is only permitted on the face and legs.
- Palominos must not have a dorsal stripe or zebra markings.
- Appendix section refer to bottom of page.
Contact the Classification co-ordinator to confirm dates and times.
Jan Lovett: 0397443256
or email: apha@mcmedia.com.au
Anyone wishing to have their horses classified at either dates or on another occasion please contact Jan to make arrangements.
There are classifiers available throughout the state of Victoria and we will make arrangements for other states.
2010 Classification Dates and Venues
1st October - SWAN HILL
Swan Hill Showgrounds Mc Callum Street Swan Hill
Contact: Sharyn Mangan 50 376 797
3rd October - SUNBURY
Jan and Colin Lovett 1 Fitzroy street Sunbury
Contact: Jan & Colin Lovett 9744 3256
15th October – MILDURA
Mildura Showgrounds San Mateo Avenue & Eleventh street Mildura
Contact: Sharyn Mangan 50 376 797
24th October - BERWICK
Berwick Showgrounds Gate 7 Equestrian Ring Berwick (Gr. Mgr. Maurie 97072658)
Contact: Linda Lloyd 59 647 900
10th October – BALLARAT
Nadine & Chris Gass 99 Sebastopol-Smythesdale Road Smythesdale
Contact: Nadine Gass 53 428 461
***APHA 2010 NATIONAL SHOW
FRIDAY 19TH NOVEMBER- BENDIGO SHOWGROUNDS – 6PM***
Appendix Section
The Appendix section of the A.P.H.A caters for the
Following categories:
a. Appendix Stallion
b. Appendix Mare
An Appendix shall be an animal that meets the conformation requirements of our standard of excellence prescribed by the Association.
a. Be of dilute colour, allowing for excessive white Markings
b. No animal is eligible for Appendix registration which possesses markings or conditions characteristic of a Appaloosa, Palouse, Spotted pony or derivatives thereof.
c. The Australian Palomino Horse breeders Association Inc., Rules & Regulations apply to all animals entered in the Appendix Section. Eg: Membership, Transfers & Leases, Branding etc.
d. An Appendix registration is not a full registration, Animals entered into this section are not eligible to be shown in Palomino classes.
Plaited manes and False Tails
A Palomino horse maybe plaited except at State Championship shows and Shows that state manes and tails are to be free & flowing on programs. In the mane and tail class the judge may request the exhibitor to undo a number of plaits. It is permissible to cut or clip back at the poll a short length of the mane to present a neat appearance to the set of the head. Bleached, Dyed and hogged mane are not acceptable. False tails are permitted in all led classes, EXCEPT for the mane and tail class and APHA Championships