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 |
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
