Palomino is a genetic color in horses, consisting of a
yellow or gold coat, with a white or light cream mane and tail. The
shades of the coat color range from cream to a dark gold , and the
degree of whiteness can vary from bright white to yellow.
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Due to their distinct color, palominos stand out in a show ring, and are much sought after as parade horses.
Palomino horses were particularly popular in movies and television during the 1940s and 1950s. One of the most famous palomino horses was Trigger, the faithful mount of the Hollywood cowboy star Roy Rogers, and known as "the smartest horse in movies.”
Another famous palomino was Mister Ed (real name Bamboo Harvester) who starred on his own TV show in the 1960s.
Palomino is a color, not a breed of horse. Since palomino is a color, palomino horses can be a variety of different breeds. Some of the most common breeds are Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Arabian, and Morgan.