Palomino horses

Over the years owning and working around Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses in Louisiana, I’ve seen how often palomino horses are misidentified in the field. Our family has owned many palominos over the years, and my grandson ropes on one today — a horse so light he can almost look white at first glance. But true …

The palomino horse, with its shimmering golden coat and flowing white mane, has captivated audiences from Roy Rogers’ Trigger to Mr. Ed’s television fame. As a horseman with over 25 years of experience breeding and training horses across Louisiana’s farms and racetracks, I’ve witnessed how these golden beauties command attention in every setting—from working ranches …