In honor of the American Paint Horse Association’s 50th anniversary in 2012, horseillustrated.com is featuring some famous horses from the breed’s history.
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![]() | ![]() Calamity Jane | ![]() Wahoo King | ![]() Yellow Mount | ![]() Tuff Cat |
![]() | ![]() RR Star | ![]() Colonels Smokingun | ![]() Zippos Sensation | ![]() Color Me Smart |
Painted Joe, one of the top racehorses of his day, claimed APSHA registration Number 5. The black tobiano stallion was match-raced three times against famed AQHA sprinter Grey Badger II and won every contest.
Learn more about American Paint Horses in HorseChannel’s breed profile