The fourth generation is critical great grand sires and great grand dams. 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. Apr 14, 2020 official breed registry and membership association for the american quarter horse. His sire was a son of peter mccue named john wilkens and his dam was a half. In the foundation of the american quarter horse stud book, the term waggoner bred was considered pedigree enough for registrationso esteemed were his horses by other breeders and by founders of the breed association. Ou press is a publisher of scholarly, regional, and generalinterest books that challenge readers to discover the past, contemplate the present, and shape the. The last 32 horses on page 1 have a page number after their name.
Since the american quarter horse was formally established as a breed, the aqha stud book has remained open to. Activity book for horseloving kids free download aqha. He was registered with the aqha as number 35, a sorrel stallion bred by j. He was a brown stallion, registered as bred by an unknown breeder, but later research determined that his breeder was john jackson hancock. You are welcome to add the horse using the maintenance menu. To search for a horse in the database, simply enter the horses name in the form above. My program focuses on the king p234 bloodline, maintaining around 20%35% king blood. Sierras alibi sired the highest selling 2 year old in the 2000 hillman and lynn production sale last august. A story of the copperbottom horses, outstanding cow horses in early texas history. Find quarter horse foundation stallions with our online stallion directory. There are also books and other educational resources that explain significant bloodlines and the impact of famous horses.
Leo raced in the early years of the american quarter racing association, being rated with an a speed rating. Mar 21, 2017 bob denhardt, who was instrumental in founding the aqha, calls janus. Denhardt was the renowned historian of the quarter horse. 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. The american quarter horse today is best known as a show horse, race horse mainly usa, reining and cutting, rodeo competitor and ranch horse. Michaelis later reports in the quarter horse breeder, a book by m. To calculate any quarter horse s percentage of foundation blood you would keep moving backwards in their pedigree until you arrive at a registered american quarter horse foaled in the year 1940 or prior 100% foundation, or a thoroughbred 0% foundation. We support mainly 100% foundation quarter horses based off a mixed philosophy from nfqha and sdha. Horses already make their ways into a childs imagination. They are also a great trail riding horse, pony clubber and allround family horse.
Foundation sires of the american quarter horse robert. The method used by foundation quarter horses association is simple. Palomino horse breeders of america stud books soft covers. The simplest measure to determine if a quarter horse is a foundation quarter horse is to examine the extended pedigree. Its a real quarter horse, exactly what the founders of the american quarter horse association had intended and not a horse that looks like and acts like a thoroughbred. Free ebooks we offer a wide selection of free e books to satisfy your appetite to learn more about american quarter horses and some. However, exceptions have been made since the beginning for horses whose performance or bloodlines proved they were of quarter horse type, despite lessthanideal conformation.
Racing american quarter horses have long been the mainstay of our business at crystal springs farm. American quarter horse, quarter horses, horse girl, horse love, pretty horses, beautiful horses, chestnut mare, old blood, crescents alsosusieq2 quarter horse bloodlines history breeding and raising outstanding quarter horses for barrel racing. This means the horse is an offspring of a thoroughbred and quarter horse cross, once. American quarter horse foundation hall of fame and museum. Please look over the individuals presented in this section, and also watch for our horses on the racetracks and at premier racing stock sales.
They are convinced that, in the long run,the distaff side of the pedigree is the one to watch. Foundation quarter horse percentage calculation service. Our breeding program is rooted firmly in the production of foundation bred quarter horses exhibiting qualities of the oldstyle working horse. The american quarter horse association aqha, founded in has registered more than 5 million horses worldwide since then. Sparksgenuinearticle, 2018 rhaa cowboy division champion. The following list is of well known aqha stallions foaled between 1932 and 1975 which are 100% foundation quarter horse. Denhardt, a former officer in the american quarter horse association, spent many years tracking down the bloodlines of the foundation sires, their pedigrees, and. See more ideas about horses, american quarter horse and beautiful horses. Members of aqha ranching heritage breeders since 2009.
The foundation connects horses and people through charitable giving in order to develop and support programs or initiatives that preserve our horse s legacy and further the overall wellbeing of the american quarter horse and the people who comprise the quarter horse. You just need a basic working knowledge of fractions and percentages. Throughout history, quarter horses were very popular to help maneuver cattle and pull wagons. We focus on the blackburnpretty buck, doc bar, and mr san peppy bloodlines to produce foals with good confirmation, uniformity, sound. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The three bars tb bloodline ebook is the perfect read for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the american quarter horse lineage. Driftwood was registered as number 2833 with the american quarter horse association or aqha. A story of two centuries, all published by the university of oklahoma press. The purpose of the foundation quarter horse registry is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the working cow horse bloodlines of the foundation quarter horse by the individuals that the fqhr deems as foundation bred.
The american quarter horse association was formed in 1940 to improve and promote. They use the classification of a coded appendix horse. Joe hancock was registered as number 455 in the american quarter horse association or aqha. Pedigree and bloodline resources the ultimate horse links. His stud book entry lists him as a bay horse meaning stallion in this situation foaled in 1932, and bred by mr. Every horse on king ranch is a descendant of old sorrel, the foundation sire of king ranch, and one of the foundation sires of the american quarter horse breed. Foundation quarter horse the foundation quarter horse must have bloodlines that are at least 80 percent quarter horse. Breeds of livestock quarter horse breeds of livestock. This honor went to king ranchs wimpy, a grandson of old sorrel. American quarter horse association palomino horse breeders registry foundation quarter horse registry national foundation quarter horse association. Standing quarter horse stallions and paint horse stallions. The american quarter horse is the most popular breed in the united states today, and the american quarter horse. A gift to the american quarter horse foundation endowment fund is an investment in the future of the american quarter horse. What is a foundation quarter horse foundation quarter horse.
When the american quarter horse association aqha was founded in 1940, the founders agreed that the grand champion of the 1941 fort worth fat stock show would be recorded as number one in their stud book. His pedigree is unknown, but his bloodline is famous. Legendary quarter horses in cnr quarter horses bloodlines. Compiled by jennifer denison and ross hecox, originally published in the october 2007 issue of western horseman. Sometimes, hes a cowboy, other times shes galloping on the. He helped organize the american quarter horse association and was author of their threevolume work, the quarter horse. The true story of a drug cartel, the fbi, and the battle for a horse racing dynasty. American quarter horse wikipedia republished wiki 2. Its free for download and a wonderful way to keep kids entertained for hours.
The fqhrs purpose is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the working cow horse bloodlines of the foundation quarter horse. If you are a fan of quarter horses, youll enjoy this book about their history. North american sport horse breeder provides step by step. Includes information on programs sponsored by the aqha including youth, american quarter horse racing, american quarter horse showing, and recreational riding. Foundation sires of the american quarter horse by robert. Dive into the world of american quarter horses with the activity book for horseloving kids.
In little more than a year, trevino had amassed more than 400 horses on his farmsome of them from the most soughtafter bloodlines in american quarter horse racing. Foundation, quarter horses, breeders, alberta, canada, what is a foundation. Bloodlines of the american quarter horse which opened march 2012 and runs through july 21 at the aqha hall of fame and museum in amarillo, texas, rectified that oversight. The impact of selective breeding on the diversity and structure of the qh breed was evaluated using pedigree analysis and genomewide snp data from horses representing 6 performance groups halter, western pleasure, reining, working cow, cutting, and racing. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less. Most quarter horse breeders and breed experts believe that in the production of. The american quarter horse is the most popular horse in michigan as it is in the united states as a whole. He is also the author of foundation sires of the american quarter horse, foundation dams of the american quarter horse. Therefore the foundation quarter horse registry recognizes those horses listed in the first five studbooks first 27,000 horses registered as foundation bred. 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. He helped organize the american quarter horse association and was author of its threevolume work, the quarter horse. Every horse on the ranch descends from peppy san badger or mr.
He was foaled most probably in 1926, although the dates are somewhat hazy. The result is a brief but comprehensive alphabetical listing of the stallions. The allbreed pedigree database offers a free american quarter horse pedigree search for hundreds of thousands of horses. Pedigree and bloodline resources the ultimate horse. Raising foundation blue roan horses by joe hancock and blue valentine bred horses. You can find many of these through the american quarter horse museum, which maintains a library and archives. Click on the picture to go to the horse s page for pictures and pedigree. Underwood breeding program through such familiar names as golden chief, dexter, silvertone, and cutter bill. Ranchers have bred for the ideal working ranch horse for more than a hundred years. Foundation sires of the american quarter horse, and foundation. These books are nonfiction works designed as references for the olympic style sport horse breeder, but are relevant also for the racehorse, western or pleasure horse breederthe breeding principles for successful breeding are the same, no matter the breed of horse or the discipline.
In modern times, their abilities shine in rodeo events, such as reining in which the rider guides. For registration, membership, transfers, pedigrees, etc. The ebook explores how thoroughbred bloodlines intermingled with the american quarter horse breed to create some of the best racing and ranch horses. Foundation sires of the american quarter horse ou press.
Almost lost from history, this second oldest family of the modern quarter horse survived mainly through the r. Marthas six moons, ive seen him in person and he was more impressive at 26 than any stud i have ever seen. 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. One notable contribution has been as a foundation breed to other american light horse breeds. Royal c farms is a small breeding farm located in jefferson, sc, owned and operated by myself, chelsie musser. His owners at the time of registration were catherine a and chaning peake of lompoc, california. Doc bar was foaled in 1956, and his sire was lightning bar, a son of three bars tb. The american quarter horse association was organized in 1940 with similar intent. Pedigree pursuits this spot is heaven on earth for quarter horse historians and pedigree buffs. Just go to that page to view the pedigree for that horse. Quarter horses every horse on king ranch is a descendant of old sorrel, the foundation sire of king ranch, and one of the foundation sires of the american quarter horse breed. Foundation sires of the american quarter horse book. Each generation has a percentage at the top to help add up percentages of bloodlines, etc. Aug 02, 20 many foundation quarter horse registries have been started that register and promote only horses with bloodlines tracing to mostly foundation quarter horse stock.
Its name came from its ability to outdistance other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less. American families a40 to a80 have been recently classified for research purposes according to the number of descendants reaching into the twentieth century. We will continue to share updates as the situation evolves. Doc bar 19561992 was a quarter horse stallion that was bred to be a racehorse, became an outstanding halter horse, and in his sire career revolutionized the cutting horse industry. He was a double grandson of joe reed p3, as both his sire and dam were by joe reed p3.
Whats more, the foundation quarter horse is a story built upon and around the very heart and soul of the american west. This is a place for horsemen who are nuts about the history, bloodlines, progeny and performance records of horses. Most individuals carrying 75% foundation blood are eligible for registration. This is where it all began this is wimpy the first quarter horse to enter the stud book with the aqha in 1941 and into the hall of fame in 1989 what a amazing legacy to the world of horses. The american quarter horse association was organized in 1940 with that. Foundation bloodline quarter horse stallions stud service. From the hot and dusty plains of the southwest to the high desert country of the far northwest, the foundation quarter horse helped settle the west.
What is a foundation quarter horse foundation quarter. The true story of a drug cartel, the fbi, and the battle for a horse racing dynasty del bosque, melissa on. New, used, rare and outofprint horse books for sale. The modern quarter horse has a small, refined head with a straight profile. The foundation connects horses and people through charitable giving in order to develop and support programs or initiatives that preserve our horse s legacy and further the overall wellbeing of the american quarter horse and the people who comprise the quarter horse family. A breed known for its versatility, the american quarter horse qh, is increasingly bred for performance in specific disciplines. The foundation quarter horse registry public group facebook. Its equally comfortable on the trail and on the farm.
Enter the american quarter horse s registered name or registration number and look up the report you want to purchase or click on the tab for single record generator to find more options for owners, breeders and exhibitors. Joe hancock blue valentine driftwood leo sugar bars legendary quarter horses in our bloodlines. Aqha is continuing to monitor the status of the coronavirus covid19 pandemic and the potential effects on upcoming events and aqha business. It is easy for anyone to determine their horses foundation percentage themselves. Westphalia ranch what is a foundation quarter horse. The american quarter horse, or quarter horse, is an american breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Our priority is to protect the health and welfare of our members, staff and american quarter horses worldwide. American quarter horse foundation the foundation connects horses and people through charitable giving in order to develop and support programs or initiatives that preserve our horses legacy and further the overall wellbeing of the american quarter horse and the people who comprise the quarter horse family. Foundation sires of the american quarter horse robert m. Neither association had an american stud book until after the civil war, but the horses were recognized and categorized by the distances they. He is also the author of foundation sires of the american quarter horse, foundation dams of the american quarter horse, and quarter horses. Listing of upcoming events and competitions, member clubs, and associated links. Royal c foundation quarter horses royal c farms about us.
The above pedigree shows how todays stallions connect to our foundation stallion. Quarter horses thoroughbred horse racing foundation american quarter horse foundation series american. According to legend, traveler appeared in texas in the mid1880s, hitched beside a mule and dragging a dirt scraper on the railroad rightofway. Aqha foundation overview american quarter horse association. The american quarter horse association decided to do something to prevent the thoroughbred bloodlines from diluting the quarter horse bloodlines.
Calculating your horses foundation quarter horse percentage. Copperbottom a lost bloodline, part 1, by larry thornton. Dive into the world of american quarter horses with the activity book for horse loving kids. Justin morgans contribution to the quarter horse by jeanne thomas morgan horse owners in the long history of the breed have been justly proud of the contribution of the morgan horse to many facets of americana. Articles on quarter horses, paints, appaloosas, foundation horses. Bedonnas performace horses offers quarter horses, paint horses, and foundation horses for sale. The museum is an educational resource for teachers and inspires visitors to dream of life on the back of a horse. Western horseman ranks the top bloodlines used in todays working ranch remudas.
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