Camarillo White Horse

Camarillo White Horses come from a rare American horse family developed in California by Adolfo Camarillo after he acquired the white stallion Sultan in the early twentieth century. Unlike grey horses that are born dark and fade, Camarillo White Horses are born white, with pink skin and dark eyes, because the coat is a dominant white trait. Their public image is tied to parades and civic events in Ventura County, but the horses behind the color have included riding and parade mounts of varied light-horse type.

Management combines normal horse care with attention to a very small population and light-sensitive skin. Shade, fly control, and sensible sun exposure help protect pink skin, while grooming keeps the white coat from staining but should not replace turnout and exercise. Breeding is usually coordinated with an association or knowledgeable breeder because maintaining the color while protecting genetic diversity is a central concern. Prospective owners should confirm registration, parentage, temperament, and training, not just the coat.

Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grey, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White