Foundation Dams of the American Quarter Horse
Title | Foundation Dams of the American Quarter Horse PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Moorman Denhardt |
Publisher | University of Oklahoma Press |
Pages | 244 |
Release | 1995-09-01 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 9780806127484 |
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.
Foundation Sires of the American Quarter Horse
Title | Foundation Sires of the American Quarter Horse PDF eBook |
Author | Robert M. Denhardt |
Publisher | University of Oklahoma Press |
Pages | 284 |
Release | 1997-09-01 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 9780806129471 |
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.
Quarter Horses
Title | Quarter Horses PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Moorman Denhardt |
Publisher | University of Oklahoma Press |
Pages | 234 |
Release | 1967 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780806122854 |
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
The King Ranch Quarter Horses
Title | The King Ranch Quarter Horses PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Moorman Denhardt |
Publisher | University of Oklahoma Press |
Pages | 316 |
Release | 1995-09-01 |
Genre | Pets |
ISBN | 9780806127712 |
The fabled King Ranch of South Texas was renowned for its breed of horses, the King Ranch Quarter Horses. Here is the complete story of the ranch and its horses, how they were bred, and what they have achieved. We meet the Old Sorrel, the horse without a name who became the foundation stallion of the ranch Quarter Horses. The King Ranch produced winning show horses (Hired Hand, Anita Chica, Peppy) and race horses (Miss Princess, Nobody's Friend) and, above all, top-quality cow horses famed for their levelheadedness and ability to work in close partnership with their riders. Today they and their descendants are working cattle and winning competitions worldwide. For those who love Quarter Horses, and especially for those who own a Quarter Horse descended from the King Ranch and wish to know its history, this book will be a treasured volume.
Unregistered Foundation Sires of the American Quarter Horse
Title | Unregistered Foundation Sires of the American Quarter Horse PDF eBook |
Author | Victoria Anne Short |
Publisher | |
Pages | 286 |
Release | 1998-11-01 |
Genre | Horses |
ISBN | 9781893033030 |
American Quarter Horses
Title | American Quarter Horses PDF eBook |
Author | Amanda Parise-Peterson |
Publisher | Capstone |
Pages | 33 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1543500447 |
Describes the American Quarter Horse, its history, traits, uses, and training. Explains that it was used in colonial times for farming and today for shows and riding. Includes a glossary and bibliography.
Horse People
Title | Horse People PDF eBook |
Author | Rebecca Louise Cassidy |
Publisher | JHU Press |
Pages | 225 |
Release | 2007-12-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0801895960 |
The world of Thoroughbred racing is glamorous, secretive, dangerous, and seductive—the sport of kings and the poor man's obsession. While the spectacle of racing stirs the imagination, it belies the ruthless business that lies beneath. This engaging original study demystifies this complex world by comparing centers of excellence in Britain and North America. Drawing from intensive field work in Suffolk's Newmarket and Kentucky's Lexington, Rebecca Cassidy gives us the inside track on all players in the industry—from the elite breeders and owners to the stable boys, racetrack workers, and veterinarians. She leads us through horse farms, breeding barns, and yearling sales; explains rigorous training regimens; and brings us trackside on race day. But the history of Thoroughbred racing culture is more than a collection of fascinating characters and exciting events. Cassidy's investigation reveals the factors—ethical, cultural, political, and economic—that have shaped the racing tradition.