Palomino stalliion (Equus ferus)
Matching mane and tail, the Palomino's frame is covered in a honey-colored coat.
Queen Isabella of Spain kept one hundred Palominos for herself.
- Conservation Status: Domesticated (DO)
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Although considered more of a color or classification, Palominos are also part of a breed of horses. In Spain, Palominos shared the name the Golden Dorado. A combination of Arabic, Spanish, and Moorish ancestry, Palominos came to the United States when Queen Isabella sent a stallion to her viceroy in Mexico, named New Spain at that time. From Mexico to Texas, the spread continued until Palominos had also reached California. Today, Palominos serve a wide range of purposes, from ranching and riding to racing and rodeos, and are valued for their all-around talent.
