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.
Wahoo King
Image courtesy APHA |
| Calamity Jane | Wahoo King | Yellow Mount | Tuff Cat |
| 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