SHOWING DILUTES
Palominos are judged on both colour and
conformation. Palominos registered with UPWBDA Ltd may be shown in both
led and under saddle classes at open shows with plaited, braided or banded manes
and tails. Unplaited manes must be a minimum length of 10cm. False
tails and false plaits are not permitted. Make up is allowed but any
attempt to bleach, dye or superficially alter coat colour or manes and tails is
strictly prohibited.
At State Dilute Championship Shows, All-Dilute Shows etc palominos must be shown
in led classes with a free flowing mane and tail.
Cremellos and perlinos are judged on
conformation alone
They may be plaited, hogged, braided or banded for both led and under
saddle classes. There is no discrimination against either colour.
Buckskins
& Duns are also judged on conformation alone and may also be
presented plaited, hogged, braided or banded for both led and under saddle
classes. They may not however
be dyed; (legs - whilst we would prefer that substances such as raven oil NOT be
used, their use is permitted within reason). Primitive markings
on duns must not
be enhanced or artificially applied under any circumstances as these are
fundamental characteristics of the colour (like the white mane & tail of the
palomino and pink feet of the cremello & perlino). Any
person found doing this will be barred.
Buckskins and duns are shown together in the same classes; most shows will only specify Buckskin on the program but this refers to both colours. There should be no preference shown towards either colour.
Non-Palomino / Non-White / Non-Buckskin or Dun Progeny are judged on conformation alone.
UNDER SADDLE - ALL REGISTERS - colour is not considered. These classes are judged on performance only. Unless specifically stated, riding attire and tack is the rider’s preference but cleanliness and neatness are essential. Horses may be plaited at the rider’s choice.
THE PROMOTIONAL CLASSES
Promotional classes were introduced into palomino led programs to enable judges and spectators alike to single out for close attention the individual categories which make up the palomino as a whole.
Best coat colour classes (palominos only) -
These classes are judged on the colour, purity and iridescence of the coat only; mane and tail are not taken into consideration. The coat should be the colour of a newly minted gold coin and the iridescence gold. Dapples, spots (except those caused through accident), smutting etc are to be considered colour faults and penalized accordingly.
Artificial glosses and coat-shiners shall also be penalized.
These classes are judged on the colour, texture and purity of the mane and tail only; body colour is not taken into consideration. Mane and tail to be judged according to the points outlined above under ‘Manes’.
Best conformation classes (all registers) -
These classes only take into consideration the conformation and overall quality of the horse. Colour and mane & tail are not considered. Horses may be asked to do a work out so the judge can check their movement and soundness.
Best presented classes (all registers) -
These are turnout classes for led horses. The horse and handler are judged on their overall presentation, cleanliness and smartness. Colour, conformation etc are not considered.
Dun factor classes (duns only) -
The horse or pony is judged as a dun and should exhibit as many dun characteristics as possible. These should be rich in colour and clearly visible but must not be enhanced or artificially darkened in any way. These classes should be restricted to true duns only.
Best common dilute (buckskins only) -
The horse or pony is judged as a common dilute and should exhibit as few dun characteristics as possible. The coat should be rich in colour and clear of dapples, smutting, roaning or ticking. These classes should be restricted to true buckskins only.
Best ‘type’ classes (all registers) -
The horse is judged on the quality of it’s breed or type characteristics. Colour is not taken into consideration. In dual-registered classes, horses are required to carry a registration with that breed society.
Best pony type - judged as a pony and should show quality pony characteristics and movement.
Dual registered classes (all registers) -
Horse is judged solely as the respective breed type (ie Arabian derivative) and must show the characteristics of the respective breed. Must also be registered with that breed society.
WHAT TO WEAR
Handlers must be neat, clean & tidy. The following styles of attire are suggestions but are not compulsory.
English
Jodhpurs, ankle or knee boots, hacking jacket, shirt, tie and hat. Vest and gloves optional. Jacket may be removed at the judge’s discretion.
Western
Western cut trousers (not jeans), long-sleeved western style shirt, western boots, western hat. Vest and gloves optional.
Australian Stock Horse
Plain cream trousers or jodhpurs, ankle or jodhpurs boots, plain cut or hacking jacket, white/cream shirt, tie, Australian style felt hat eg Akubra stockman. Gloves optional. Jacket may be removed at the judge’s discretion.
Arabian
Plain cut trousers, long-sleeved button-up shirt or similar, tie or similar, suitable hat or peaked cap, appropriate boots. A suit may also be worn.
Pony
Usually consists of a tailored suit (either skirt or trousers for ladies), toning shirt, tie for gents, hat or scarf and appropriate foot wear.
General attire
As we are a colour that encompasses a number of breeds, it is felt that a horse should generally be shown in the attire most suited to its appearance and breed characteristics.
