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American Paint Horses: Wahoo King

In honor of the American Paint Horse Association’s 50th anniversary in 2012, HorseChannel.com is featuring some famous horses from the breed’s history.



Wahoo King



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

The first registered gelding was a 1957 chestnut overo named Wahoo King, who began his career as a top roping horse. Campaigned at halter by Junior Robertson, one of APSHA’s founding members, the striking gelding attracted a legion of fans to the new association.

Learn more about American Paint Horses in HorseChannel’s breed profile

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