Disney’s Tri-Circle-D Ranch is home to beautiful Paint Horses
Paints add vibrant hues to 'Wonderful World of Color’ palette

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—In recognition of 35 years of showcasing the beauty
of the American Paint Horse, the Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Walt Disney
World’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, near Orlando, Fla.,
recently received the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA’s)
Legendary Achievement Award.

Accepting the Legendary Achievement Award from APHA were, from left, Cowgirl Senior Kathy Grimaldi; Zoological Manager Robin Walker; Vice President of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Programs Dr. Beth Stevens; Zoological Manager Bruce Miller; Curator Mark Beatty; Cowgirl Senior Carrie Weber; and Tom Hopkins from the Animal Operations Area Division. (APHA photo/Jessica Smith) Hirez JPEG (593 kb)

Cowgirl Senior Carrie Weber, left, and Zoological Manager Robin Walker with one of several American Paint Horses that take visitors along the scenic trails of Tri-Circle-D Ranch. (APHA photo/Jessica Smith) Hirez JPEG (461 kb)

Since 1971, American Paint Horses have helped take people down the trail at the beautiful Fort Wilderness Resort at Disney World, near Orlando, Fla. For their work in spotlighting the breed, the Tri- Circle-D Ranch cast members received the American Paint Horse Association’s Legendary Achievement Award. (Photo Courtesy Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground) Hirez JPEG (103 kb)