Submitted by Erin Girard: Biggie Smalls, aka Griffin, is an almost 12 year old APHA multi-World and Reserve World Champion, who is now loving life in the dressage and hunter world ❤️; Photo by Silver Lining Shots
We are celebrating another American icon as our March Breed of the Month on YourDressage – the Phenomenal Paint Horse!
We recently asked our social media followers to share a photo of their favorite Paint or Paint cross and tell us a little about them for a chance to be featured on YourDressage! Check out some of their flashy partners!
We will also be looking for stories from folks who love these colorful horses, so send us an email at yourdressage@usdf.org to be featured in a future gallery, or to share your story! 💙❤️💛
Did you know… dressage riders who choose a member of this historic breed as their mounts are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as the Official American Paint Horse Association is a participating organization?
PK mystic stardust. Competed through fourth level, now packing little kids around. Was originally my mom’s trail horse till I got bored one day and decided to bring him up the levels. Only horse I’ve ever gotten 10’s on. Even several 8’s and 9’s at second level. – Cameron D.The elusive solid paint. Her 26th BD was on Feb 12. We are headed toward Century Club. – Jen-neigh G.“Biggie Smalls” aka Griffin, almost 12 year old APHA multi-world and reserve world champion now loving life in the dressage and hunter world ❤️ – Erin G.Revenge of the Sith, “Skywalker.” Showing First Level. – Dani L.Image in a Flash ❤️ Double registered Paint/Pinto. He was one of the very best and I miss him every day! – Katrina S.My sweet Indy, 21 year old APHA mare. She’s a spicy unicorn… I’ve earned my rider achievement on her at Training and 1st level, entering 2nd level this year 💕 – Eliza L.Fabe BP 41, a Friesian-Dutch Warmblood. – FABE BP41 Barock PintoFrank, 25-year-old Paint/Percheron cross. I’ve owned him since he was 4. – Linda S.We don’t show dressage anymore, but this is my girl. 🩵 – Hannah R.Poptart- 10 yo pinto pony and Glory – my 10 yo daughter ❤️ – Chelcee H.My spotted draft Loki 🩷 – Alicia S.This is our Maisy or InStyle. I bought her mom and had no idea she was pregnant until a month before Maisy was born. She was the absolutely most amazing horse(really pony 14.2) I’d ever had. She excelled in everything from eventing, hunter/jumper and dressage. I was there when she was born and sadly I was there when she died at 21. Two of my daughters got to ride and show this amazing mare. I thought she’d live well into her 30’s but she had colic surgery at 19 and was never the same. I miss her everyday. – Carol P.EPR Zip to the Bar 12 year old Paint mare.She has helped me gain back my confidence. We are hoping to come out at 2nd level this year. – Jane O.2003 APHA! Yep, he is 23. A Painted Dragon, owned and trained by an adult amateur his entire life, with an amazing, versatile resume. He currently has his USDF bronze. Schooling 4th level and striving for the silver – Kathy M.My heart pony🤍 Bestest boy in the universe – Julianne P.Tiara PT, Paint cross mare. I earned my bronze medal with her and 2 scores towards my silver. Competed up to Prix St George. She is 23 this year and retired from competition. – Lisa G.
