Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Trailblazer

Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 22, 2023

1. The Trailblazer Marker

Inscription. Rebecca Tyler Lockhart knew quality horses, having grown up in the heart of Quarter Horse country, but she wanted her horses to be seen. It didn't take her long to realize Paint Horses were the perfect way to stand out in a monochromatic marketplace.

She got to work, rallying support for a new breed dedicated to these colorful stock-type horses. On February 16, 1962, a group gathered in Gainesville, Texas, for what would become the inception of the American Paint Horse Association, an organization that's grown into one of the world's largest equine breed associations and registered more than one million Paint Horses.

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Upper Right: "Quarter Horse conformation and ability suited us fine, but we were a bit bored with their solid color coats. So we decided to jazz them up. We... realized we could combine conformation, ability and class with an extra dash of color and individuality - and hold our own with the other breeds."
Rebecca Tyler Lockhart, Paint Horse Journal

Erected by American Paint Horse Assocation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is February 16, 1962.

Location. 32° 47.287′ N,

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97° 20.852′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on Mule Alley, 0.1 miles south of E. Exchange Ave., on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in front of Second Rodeo Brewing. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Worth TX 76164, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. America's First Horse (a few steps from this marker); Fort Worth Stockyards Horse and Mule Barns (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas B. Saunders Family (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quanah Parker (about 300 feet away); Early Quarter Horse Shows (about 300 feet away); The Coliseum (about 300 feet away); The First Bulldogger (about 300 feet away); Fort Worth Stock Yards Entrance (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 22, 2023

2. The Trailblazer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.