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Welcome to the web site of the Camarillo White
Horse Association. The Association is almost 20 years old now and
the purpose is to record and maintain the lineage of the historic
breed of famous Camarillo White Horses. Founded by the white
stallion, Sultan, purchased by Adolfo Camarillo in 1921, these
horses can trace their ancestry back close to 90 years now.
The Association also has
an informative booklet available for anyone interested in these
horses. Please
click
here for more information.
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The tally is in! Out of 10 foals born, 7 are
white. 4 fillies and three colts. A very successful
year! This high has been punctuated with a very sad low. On
July19th, long time caretaker of the white horses and outstanding
horseman, Meliton Ortiz, passed away with his family at his side.
He was 91 years young. "Mellie", as he was called, spent most
of his life involved with the Camarillo White Horses. First
working for Adolfo Camarillo on his ranch and becoming the ranch
foreman, then later continuing on in that position under Adolfo's
daughter, Carmen Camarillo Jones, until her death in 1987. Her
will specified the horses be dispersed at auction so an era came to
an end. That did not stop Mellie's involvement with the
horses, however, as the new owners continued to seek his advice
regarding the care and breeding of the horses. Mellie will be
sorely missed and all the members of the CWHA extend our condolences
and best wishes to his family in this difficult time.
We would like to give special thanks to Humphrey, Giacopuzzi
Veterinary Hospital for providing such wonderful care of the
Camarillo White Horses all these years, especially most recently for
collecting and preserving our stallions to guarantee the longevity
of the breed and for all their work and assistance in our breeding
program. They have been providing care for the Camarillo White
Horses since the days when they were on the Camarillo Ranch.
Last updated 7/25/10
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Photo Gallery
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Here are
some photos, past and present, which show the rich history and
versatility of the Camarillo White Horses over the years:
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Adolfo
Camarillo (center) participating in a Rancho Visitadores ride, circa
the 1940's |
Meliton
Ortiz and Patron at the Camarillo House |
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The Camarillo White Horses, circa the 1960's, perhaps early 1970's |
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Harold Parker and Patron, Camarillo Christmas
Parade 2009 |
Panchito,
Xamarillo and Gavilan at the Santa Barbara Fiesta Parade 2009 |
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A gaited (yes gaited!) Camarillo White Horse,
circa the 1940's. The reason for gaiting is simple.
Since Adolfo crossed Sultan with Morgan mares, there was always a
chance that one or more would be naturally gaited as it is not
uncommon for some Morgans to be gaited, having inherited the trait
from the old Spanish Jennet. |
Jose "Jay" Moreno driving the stallion, Brilliante.
Sadly, Brilliante passed away in 2008. |
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The
stallion Pancho (1980-2004). Pancho is either the sire,
grandsire, or great-grandsire of all the living Camarillo White
Horses. |
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