Greatest American Paint Horseman contest showcases breed’s versatility

FORT WORTH, Texas—As horses raced around the barrel-racing pattern
during the last qualifying event of the Greatest American Paint Horseman contest, held recently in Stephenville, Texas, many of the competitors cheered loudly for one another. Veteran trainer Earnest Wilson of Tolar, Texas, created the contest to showcase the versatility of the Paint Horse breed and to encourage camaraderie between rivals.

Mark This Spot and Zane Haverty slid through the five-event Greatest American Paint Horseman contest to take the Open division title. Photo courtesy of APHA/Adrianna Silvestri ©2005. Hirez JPEG (1.39 mb)

Skipsdandy Classic carried Jaime Gossett to the Amateur Greatest American Paint Horseman title. Photo courtesy of APHA/Adrianna Silvestri ©2005. Hirez JPEG (1.34 mb)

Casey Hicks roped the Youth Greatest American Paint Horseman title aboard his mare, Senoras Delly. The two are shown here at the 2005 APHA World Show. Photo courtesy of APHA/Adrianna Silvestri ©2005. Hirez JPEG (1.09 mb)

More about the Greatest American Paint Horseman
For more information about the Greatest American Paint Horseman
competition, visit www.barndoors.com/PaintSuperStakes. Then click on
“2005 Greatest American Paint Horseman Contest.” You can also contact
Earnest Wilson by e-mail at ewilson@itexas.net, or by calling (254)
835-4936.

More about APHA
From reining to racing, APHA offers a wide variety of opportunities for the versatile American Paint Horse to show off its talents. To learn more, visit apha.com/programs, or call (817) 834-2742.