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
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.
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Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 32° 47.287′ N, 97° 20.852′ W. Marker was in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It was 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 was in this post office area: Fort Worth TX 76164, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It was also in the American South. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: 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); The Coliseum (about
Photographed by Thomas Smith, October 22, 2023
2. The Trailblazer Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. America's First Horse (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Early Quarter Horse Shows (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Placard is still in place but has been changed out for a new marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2025, by Matthew G French of Fort Worth, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
