Colorful victories at 2012 NBHA Mid-South Nationals

Two American Paint Horses take top honors tracing the cloverleaf.

JACKSON, MISS – Paint Horses burned up the barrel pattern at the National Barrel Horse Association Mid-South Nationals April 13–15 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Skeet Davis of Grand Bay, Alabama, and his 12-year-old chestnut tobiano gelding, SC Rains Okie Star, took home championship honors in the Senior 4D division at the Mid-South Nationals. By CC Double Rain and out of Caesars Clasi Lady, “Boomer” was bred by Tommy and Amy Enfinger of Hartford, Alabama, and is owned by Skeet.

“It was all about Boomer because he took me through the pattern,” Skeet said. “When I go to a horse show, he gets pictures taken of him—win, lose or draw—because he is such a pretty horse and his attitude is just as good as his looks. That’s why I like Paints.”

The victory was especially sweet for Skeet; injuries to both horse and rider had kept them out of the competitive arena for several years.

“I have been trying for 15 years to win something like this,” Skeet said.

Reese Johnson of Carriere, Mississippi, and her 7-year-old black solid Paint-bred gelding, Spotless Credit, topped the Youth 4D division ranks. By EP Cash Oreo and out of Princess Caine, “Spotless” was bred by Sherree Shaw of Perkinston, Mississippi.

About APHA

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA), the international breed registry for the American Paint Horse headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2012. In fulfillment of its mission to collect, record and preserve pedigrees of the breed, APHA recognizes and supports 111 regional and international clubs, produces championship shows, sponsors trail rides and creates and maintains programs that increase the value of American Paint Horses and enriches members’ experiences with their horses. APHA has registered more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded, and now serves over 64,000 active youth and adult members around the world.