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In pioneer days, the American Quarter Horse helped build the United States by herding cattle, clearing land, and pulling farm machinery. Today, these smart, sturdy horses are prized for their abilities in the rodeo arena, in the show ring, and on the riding trail. Learn about what makes the American Quarter Horse the world's most popular breed.
Learn the history and abilities of this uniquely American breed.
Most Quarter Horse breeders and breed experts believe that in the production of great Quarter Horses one should never underestimate the importance of the dam. They are convinced that, in the long run,"the distaff side of the pedigree is the one to watch." They agree that one reason for the eminence of the Quarter Horse in racing, show, arena, and breed competition is the quality of the dams who helped found the breed and give it the unique conformation and blazing speed on the short track. This book, filled with treasured anecdotes and track legends, will join its companion volume on the sires as an indispensable source for Quarter Horse breeders, owners, and racetrack and rodeo enthusiats, as well as for historians of the horse and its role in the Americas.
Here for the first time is a digest of known information about the stallions whose descendants appear in the early volumes of the American Quarter Horse Association studbook. Robert M. Denhardt, a former officer in the American Quarter Horse Association, spent many years tracking down the bloodlines of the foundation sires, their pedigrees, and highlights of their careers. The result is a brief but comprehensive alphabetical listing of the stallions that made the Quarter Horse one of the most exciting and popular breeds of horses in the Americas today.
Discusses The History Of American Quarter Horses, What They Look Like, And Facts About Owning One.
A history of the Quarter Horse in England and America, describing the most famous animals and breeders, and the emergence of the American Quarter Horse Association
Presents methods of handling, feeding, riding and enjoying the American Quarter horse.
Quarter horses are one of the fastest breeds in the world, and they were bred in the American colonies. Even if the name is unfamiliar, quarter horses are one of the most popular breeds in North America today. They’re hardworking, gentle, and incredibly speedy. Horse lovers will enjoy reading about the history of these animals and love looking at action photographs.
A tribute to the American Quarter Horse Supreme Champions & Superhorses with photographs, bloodlines, stories & personality sketch of each horse who earned the breed's most prestigious awards. The author's recent quotes acquired from owners & trainers of these legendary performers offer insight into a passing era. A great gift idea for any animal lover! Full-page six-cross pedigree charts on each of the 63 subjects are authoritative & detailed, reaching deep into the roots of these superior individuals. Richly indexed, this is a powerful tool for breeders & researchers. The book embodies all of the author's dreams: as a pedigree researcher of the "action horse," as a student of conformation ...
The second volume of the Legends series, focusing on more outstanding Quarter Horse stallions and mares. Chapter titles: Traveler; Old Joe Bailey; Gonzales Joe Bailey; Lucky Blanton; Peter McCue; Midnight; Midnight Jr; Grey Badger II; Skipper W; Oklahoma Star; Oklahoma Star Jr.; Driftwood; Jessie James; King's Pistol; My Texas Dandy; Clabber; Rocket Bar (TB); Lightning Bar; Sugar Bars; Moon Deck; Jet Deck; Lena's Bar; Easy Jet; Author Profiles; Photo Index; References. Leather Bound Edition