Sierras alibi sired the highest selling 2 year old in the 2000 hillman and lynn production sale last august. Pedigree and bloodline resources the ultimate horse. Copperbottom a lost bloodline, part 1, by larry thornton. Marthas six moons, ive seen him in person and he was more impressive at 26 than any stud i have ever seen. Throughout history, quarter horses were very popular to help maneuver cattle and pull wagons. The american quarter horse association was organized in 1940 with that. Raising foundation blue roan horses by joe hancock and blue valentine bred horses. His pedigree is unknown, but his bloodline is famous. Pedigree pursuits this spot is heaven on earth for quarter horse historians and pedigree buffs. For registration, membership, transfers, pedigrees, etc. Most individuals carrying 75% foundation blood are eligible for registration. American quarter horse foundation hall of fame and museum. Just go to that page to view the pedigree for that horse.
Therefore the foundation quarter horse registry recognizes those horses listed in the first five studbooks first 27,000 horses registered as foundation bred. 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. Foundation quarter horse the foundation quarter horse must have bloodlines that are at least 80 percent quarter horse. 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. This means the horse is an offspring of a thoroughbred and quarter horse cross, once.
Find quarter horse foundation stallions with our online stallion directory. 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. Denhardt, a former officer in the american quarter horse association, spent many years tracking down the bloodlines of the foundation sires, their pedigrees, and. The result is a brief but comprehensive alphabetical listing of the stallions. Palomino horse breeders of america stud books soft covers. 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. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less. Foundation quarter horse percentage calculation service. Royal c foundation quarter horses royal c farms about us. Royal c farms is a small breeding farm located in jefferson, sc, owned and operated by myself, chelsie musser. The museum is an educational resource for teachers and inspires visitors to dream of life on the back of a horse. The association looks back 11 generations or to the first introduction of thoroughbred blood to determine if a horse is eligible.
A story of two centuries, all published by the university of oklahoma press. Doc bar was foaled in 1956, and his sire was lightning bar, a son of three bars tb. 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. The simplest measure to determine if a quarter horse is a foundation quarter horse is to examine the extended pedigree. Our breeding program is rooted firmly in the production of foundation bred quarter horses exhibiting qualities of the oldstyle working horse.
American quarter horse wikipedia republished wiki 2. Click on the picture to go to the horse s page for pictures and pedigree. Quarter horses thoroughbred horse racing foundation american quarter horse foundation series american. His sire was a son of peter mccue named john wilkens and his dam was a half. Apr 14, 2020 official breed registry and membership association for the american quarter horse. The fqhrs purpose is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the working cow horse bloodlines of the foundation quarter horse. He was a brown stallion, registered as bred by an unknown breeder, but later research determined that his breeder was john jackson hancock.
Breeds of livestock quarter horse breeds of livestock. He helped organize the american quarter horse association and was author of its threevolume work, the quarter horse. The last 32 horses on page 1 have a page number after their name. 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. He was registered with the aqha as number 35, a sorrel stallion bred by j. The american quarter horse is the most popular breed in the united states today, and the american quarter horse. The american quarter horse association aqha, founded in has registered more than 5 million horses worldwide since then. Mar 21, 2017 bob denhardt, who was instrumental in founding the aqha, calls janus. Ranchers have bred for the ideal working ranch horse for more than a hundred years. We focus on the blackburnpretty buck, doc bar, and mr san peppy bloodlines to produce foals with good confirmation, uniformity, sound. Foundation sires of the american quarter horse robert m. Aqha is continuing to monitor the status of the coronavirus covid19 pandemic and the potential effects on upcoming events and aqha business. The modern quarter horse has a small, refined head with a straight profile. They are also a great trail riding horse, pony clubber and allround family horse.
There are also books and other educational resources that explain significant bloodlines and the impact of famous horses. 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. My program focuses on the king p234 bloodline, maintaining around 20%35% king blood. Pedigree and bloodline resources the ultimate horse links.
American quarter horse association palomino horse breeders registry foundation quarter horse registry national foundation quarter horse association. 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. However, exceptions have been made since the beginning for horses whose performance or bloodlines proved they were of quarter horse type, despite lessthanideal conformation. Compiled by jennifer denison and ross hecox, originally published in the october 2007 issue of western horseman. Horses already make their ways into a childs imagination.
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. 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. Driftwood was registered as number 2833 with the american quarter horse association or aqha. Includes information on programs sponsored by the aqha including youth, american quarter horse racing, american quarter horse showing, and recreational riding. Denhardt was the renowned historian of the quarter horse.
Its name came from its ability to outdistance other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less. Bedonnas performace horses offers quarter horses, paint horses, and foundation horses for sale. The american quarter horse association decided to do something to prevent the thoroughbred bloodlines from diluting the quarter horse bloodlines. According to legend, traveler appeared in texas in the mid1880s, hitched beside a mule and dragging a dirt scraper on the railroad rightofway. Its free for download and a wonderful way to keep kids entertained for hours. He was a double grandson of joe reed p3, as both his sire and dam were by joe reed p3. Western horseman ranks the top bloodlines used in todays working ranch remudas.
Almost lost from history, this second oldest family of the modern quarter horse survived mainly through the r. They use the classification of a coded appendix horse. What is a foundation quarter horse foundation quarter horse. New, used, rare and outofprint horse books for sale. A story of the copperbottom horses, outstanding cow horses in early texas history. 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. His owners at the time of registration were catherine a and chaning peake of lompoc, california. He is also the author of foundation sires of the american quarter horse, foundation dams of the american quarter horse, and quarter horses. Dive into the world of american quarter horses with the activity book for horse loving kids.
Standing quarter horse stallions and paint horse stallions. You just need a basic working knowledge of fractions and percentages. The true story of a drug cartel, the fbi, and the battle for a horse racing dynasty. 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. Members of aqha ranching heritage breeders since 2009. The american quarter horse association was formed in 1940 to improve and promote. The ebook explores how thoroughbred bloodlines intermingled with the american quarter horse breed to create some of the best racing and ranch horses. Dive into the world of american quarter horses with the activity book for horseloving kids.
In modern times, their abilities shine in rodeo events, such as reining in which the rider guides. If you are a fan of quarter horses, youll enjoy this book about their history. Westphalia ranch what is a foundation quarter horse. The allbreed pedigree database offers a free american quarter horse pedigree search for hundreds of thousands of horses. 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.
Foundation sires of the american quarter horse, and foundation. 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. Joe hancock blue valentine driftwood leo sugar bars legendary quarter horses in our bloodlines. 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. Joe hancock was registered as number 455 in the american quarter horse association or aqha. This is a place for horsemen who are nuts about the history, bloodlines, progeny and performance records of horses. 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 following list is of well known aqha stallions foaled between 1932 and 1975 which are 100% foundation quarter horse. He is also the author of foundation sires of the american quarter horse, foundation dams of the american quarter horse. Listing of upcoming events and competitions, member clubs, and associated links. The american quarter horse today is best known as a show horse, race horse mainly usa, reining and cutting, rodeo competitor and ranch horse. Foundation sires of the american quarter horse by robert. One notable contribution has been as a foundation breed to other american light horse breeds.
He was foaled most probably in 1926, although the dates are somewhat hazy. Activity book for horseloving kids free download aqha. Articles on quarter horses, paints, appaloosas, foundation horses. Its equally comfortable on the trail and on the farm. This honor went to king ranchs wimpy, a grandson of old sorrel. 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. The above pedigree shows how todays stallions connect to our foundation stallion. To search for a horse in the database, simply enter the horses name in the form above. Legendary quarter horses in cnr quarter horses bloodlines. Calculating your horses foundation quarter horse percentage. You are welcome to add the horse using the maintenance menu. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. 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. Our priority is to protect the health and welfare of our members, staff and american quarter horses worldwide.
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. 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. The fourth generation is critical great grand sires and great grand dams. Buy foundation dams of the american quarter horse on. Every horse on the ranch descends from peppy san badger or mr. The true story of a drug cartel, the fbi, and the battle for a horse racing dynasty del bosque, melissa on. His stud book entry lists him as a bay horse meaning stallion in this situation foaled in 1932, and bred by mr. Michaelis later reports in the quarter horse breeder, a book by m. Whats more, the foundation quarter horse is a story built upon and around the very heart and soul of the american west. Sometimes, hes a cowboy, other times shes galloping on the. Aqha foundation overview american quarter horse association. Sparksgenuinearticle, 2018 rhaa cowboy division champion. The american quarter horse is the most popular horse in michigan as it is in the united states as a whole. Each generation has a percentage at the top to help add up percentages of bloodlines, etc.
Foundation sires of the american quarter horse ou press. 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. The exceptionally versatile american quarter horse excels as a working, family, and show horse. 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. It is easy for anyone to determine their horses foundation percentage themselves. Racing american quarter horses have long been the mainstay of our business at crystal springs farm.
The foundation quarter horse registry public group facebook. Free ebooks we offer a wide selection of free e books to satisfy your appetite to learn more about american quarter horses and some. Leo raced in the early years of the american quarter racing association, being rated with an a speed rating. 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. 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. Foundation, quarter horses, breeders, alberta, canada, what is a foundation. Neither association had an american stud book until after the civil war, but the horses were recognized and categorized by the distances they. He helped organize the american quarter horse association and was author of their threevolume work, the quarter horse. We support mainly 100% foundation quarter horses based off a mixed philosophy from nfqha and sdha. Please look over the individuals presented in this section, and also watch for our horses on the racetracks and at premier racing stock sales. Underwood breeding program through such familiar names as golden chief, dexter, silvertone, and cutter bill. The american quarter horse association was organized in 1940 with similar intent.
The american quarter horse, or quarter horse, is an american breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. 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. Since the american quarter horse was formally established as a breed, the aqha stud book has remained open to. 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. A gift to the american quarter horse foundation endowment fund is an investment in the future of the american quarter horse. Foundation sires of the american quarter horse robert. What is a foundation quarter horse foundation quarter. Most quarter horse breeders and breed experts believe that in the production of. 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 sires of the american quarter horse book. See more ideas about horses, american quarter horse and beautiful horses.
Ou press is a publisher of scholarly, regional, and generalinterest books that challenge readers to discover the past, contemplate the present, and shape the. You can find many of these through the american quarter horse museum, which maintains a library and archives. They are convinced that, in the long run,the distaff side of the pedigree is the one to watch. North american sport horse breeder provides step by step.
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