The modern day Palomino Horse has
a legacy to follow and a promise to fulfil. This golden horse, who was the
choice of ancient emperors, kings and queens, the beloved steed in Greek
mythology, the subject of artists' canvas, the pride of Queen Isabella's
Spanish court, the treasured mount of ancient tribes and companion of the
Conquistadors, is still with us today. He was tamed by the Indians of the
Southwest, rediscovered by today's horse lover, made a star on the "Silver
Screen" and exhibited at horse shows throughout the world.
Palomino horses are found among the finest bloodlines of breeds; their
appeal is international.
PALOMINO HORSE BREEDERS OF AMERICA, INC.
The Palomino Horse Breeders of America, Inc. (PHBA) was originally formed
in California around the late 1930s, by a group of horsemen and horsewoman who
had a passion for the golden horse. PHBA was incorporated in Los Angeles
County, California, on June 25, 1941, as a member-owned, non-profit
organization for the purpose of registering and improving the breeding of
Palomino Horses. On October 23, 1946, PHBA was incorporated in Palo Pinto
County, Mineral Wells, Texas. The international headquarters was located there
until December 31, 1984. Relocated in 1985, PHBA is now on the heavily
travelled Interstate 44 in a 7,000 square feet building on the northeast side
of Tulsa, Oklahoma, U S A.
This Association was organized for the purpose of providing for the
registration, preservation of purity of blood, and improvement in breeding of
Palomino horses; and to keep, maintain, and publish in a suitable form the
history, record and pedigree thereof. Palomino Horses Magazine and the
PHBA Rule Book are the official publications of this Association.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
PHBA is a colour registry for horses standing between fourteen and seventeen
hands tall and exhibiting body colour, with variations from light to dark, of a
U S fourteen karat gold coin. The skin is usually grey, black, brown, or
motley without underlying pink skin or spots except on the face or legs. The
eyes are usually black, hazel, or brown. The mane and tail must be white with
not more than fifteen percent dark, sorrel or chestnut hairs.
There are three basic divisions of Palomino horses. The stock type are
western horses predominantly represented by Quarter Horses. The Golden
American Saddlebred are typically represented by Saddlebreds and the pleasure
type exemplified by Morgan, Arabian, and Tennessee Walking Horses.
Individuals who own Palominos
that are registered with the American Morgan Horse Association, American
Quarter Horse Association, American Saddlebred Horse Association, Arabian
Horse Registry, International Arabian Horse Association, Jockey Club, and the
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association have the option of
filing for registration and participating with the PHBA.
Pictures or inspections of horses registered with the above recognized
breed associations are not required.
Palomino Horses not registered with the above recognized breed registries
are eligible for registration with PHBA if one of the parents is registered
with the above recognized breed registries. Horse owners are asked to provide
documents to verify bloodlines.
Horse enthusiasts who own Palomino geldings and spayed mares with unknown
parentage may also apply for registration based on colour and conformation
standards.
The photographs and information contained on this page are provided
courtesy of Palomino Horse Breeders
of America, 15253 E. Skelly Drive, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74116-2637.
