The 2014 dun tobiano mare Drummers Tinker Bell earned the Most Valuable Paint award at the 2026 IEA Western National Finals. The event took place June 21–23, 2026, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas; it was held in conjunction with the 2026 APHA World Championship Show.
The MVP award is presented by APHA to honor top Paint Horses performing at Intercollegiate Equestrian Association national championships in hunt-seat, dressage and Western events. Read about the 2026 IEA Dressage National Finals MVP winner here. APHA and IEA are alliance partners, and together they promote Youth competition, enhance opportunities and recognize the talented Paint Horses that make their events possible.
Congratulations to our 2026 IEA Western Nationals MVP.
Drummers Tinker Bell (“Boots”)
Most Valuable Paint—2026 IEA Western National Finals
2014 dun tobiano mare by Gay Bar Drummer x Tru Gay Bar Ebony
Provided by the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
Owned by Mark & Lori Cross, Camanche, Iowa
Photo courtesy Ruehle Photographix
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