Nearly a hundred golden horses with white manes and tails, from throughout the UK, will be on show at Malvern this weekend.

They are taking part in the British Palomino Society's national championships at the Three Counties Showground tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday.

A highlight of Sunday's programme is the Palomino Of The Year 2003/2004 event, open to winners of championships at affiliated shows during the past 12 months.

This champion of champions will be decided by three judges awarding each horse points out of ten for colour, movement and conformation.

The winner of the title, awarded for the first time last year, will receive a new trophy bearing the name of Ronald Kydd, the late president of the society.

Ridden classes take place on the first day, starting at 2pm, with in-hand classes throughout the second day from 9am..