American Paint Horse ‘Jewel’ becomes family treasure
on upcoming ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

FORT WORTH—An American Paint Horse nicknamed “Jewel” sparkled brilliantly on the set of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition during the filming of a 2-hour special that ABC will air to millions of viewers around the world late this winter or early spring.

APHA Director Robert Hubbard keeps Jewel company as the first of many ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition volunteers stops by to visit the American Paint Horse donated by APHA. APHA photo/Jerry Circelli Hirez JPEG (2.18 mb)

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Jewel was a hit with spectators who attended the filming of ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The show, featuring a Paint donated by APHA, will air on ABC in late winter or early spring. APHA photo/Liz Honaker Hirez JPEG (2.59 mb)

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Kevin Hardcastle, president of the Oklahoma Paint Horse Club and operations manager for Simmons Homes, was APHA’s link to the ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project. APHA photo/Liz Honaker Hirez JPEG (2.54 mb)

Jewel heads back to her new barn after a busy day of filming. APHA photo/Liz Honaker Hirez JPEG (2.21 mb)