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.
Painted Joe Image courtesy APHA |
Bandit’s Pinto | Calamity Jane | Wahoo King | Yellow Mount | Tuff Cat |
Painted Joe | 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