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
