StreetMutt, the eq stuff is a thousand times more about how much you paid for the horse and who your trainer is.

KotJ, some judges will hate him. But some won't. Amy rode a solid palomino Appy in the Childrens and got numerous ribbons. The only thing I would worry about is making sure you both are going consitently at local shows before you tackle A shows. You don't want to make a bad impression, especially because he is a different color and some people will be put off by that. Oh, and make sure you pay the braider extra for that mane and tail!!!