Submitted by Sari Wildman: My now-23 year old Hannoverian x APHA super sweet, willing boy. I started him at 3 and took him up to PSG with great help the last few years. He helped me earn my Bronze and Silver Medals and now we are hoping to enjoy trails and well earned play time. John Borys photo.
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?
My 1/2 Arab 1/2 paint – Tonya S.That’s my guy Pixar! We had trained up to 2nd level with changes. Then we transition to h/j schooling 2’9. 🧡 – Mariah L.“Rainman” (aka Calvin) my first dressage horse — he helped me transition from jumpers to dressage and put me on my path fall in love with this sport and to go on to compete at Nationals and to become a professional. My dressage journey began with this magical horse who now in his 20’s continues to help his current mama enjoy and compete in dressage. Once in a lifetime horse ❤️. – Heather C.My heart horse registered APHA buckskin Tobiano, Sheza Pure Color aka J.Lo. I bought her as an unbroke 20 month old in 2012. Trained up the levels to 2-3. We loved dancing in the sandbox, performing musical freestyles, where we placed 5th at region 8 championships 2023. A highlight of our journey. I would love to tell our story, as I tragically lost her at 15 in December 2025. My heart is broken 💝 – Kerry M.Western Dressage 😉 – Terra S.PK Mystic Stardust peaked with mid 60s at 4th level. He isn’t the easiest ride in the world because of his mischievous streak, but he can certainly take a joke. – Judi S.-D.Believe it or not, this guys other side is black and white, like a cow! – Terra S.Adios blue Bonanza – Susan C.Reba, “Rebellious Miss” my 18 yr old APHA mare. We compete in western dressage along with many other disciplines 💜 – Dayna C.🔫 Suzies Pistol Pete 🔫 16 year old APHA gelding! – Jamie K.My mom’s paint gelding McCues Dreamz “Billy”. She shows him dressage and I stuff treats in his face and take funny pictures of him. – Caitlin S.Chili dog – Jermain L.The cremello paint wonder pony Oakley!! – Danielle A.
