Bred by Ike Anderson and owned by Jim Wild, WAPITI became one of the breed's most influential foundation sires. Foaled in 1955, WAPITI is by GOLD HEELS (AQHA) and out of QUADROON (AQHA).

 He placed in the top three in the Get-of-Sire class, 1968-1970. WAPITI sired 218 registered foals with a total of 268 performance points (by four horses), 192 halter points (by eight horses), six bronze medallions, five Register of Merit winners, one Superior Halter and two Superior Performance winners.