History,
Background and Characteristics
How
to Choose A Quarterhorse - from EHow
Characteristics
of the Quarter Horse Breed [ARCHIVE] and Colors of
a Quarter horse - scroll half way down the page for
the description and chart. 13 registrable colors of
American Quarter Horses; - the AQHA offers this color
chart showing these including the most prominent color
of sorrel (reddish brown). The others are bay, black,
brown, buckskin, chestnut, dun, red dun, gray, grullo,
palomino, red roan and blue roan. It's interesting to
note that the official gray coloring is what newcomers
often call white, but there are no "white" American
Quarter Horses. You can click on the photos to enlarge
them.
Foundation
Quarter Horses - The Foundation Bred quarter horse is a part of our Western
Heritage, which can only be maintained by the careful selection and breeding of
the legendary bloodlines, such as King, Joe Hancock, Driftwood, Joe Reed II, Oklahoma
Star, Wimpy, Skipper W, Old Sorrel, and others. It is the purpose of this site,
to bring together folks from all parts of the country, and all walks of life,
who admire these old bloodlines, and want to preserve them, through breeding,
showing, competing, and just plain riding.
History
of the American Quarter Horse - Just what is an American
Quarter Horse? the American Quarter Horse is the first
breed of horse native to what is now the United States.
A melding of various breeds brought to the English colonies
in the 1600s, the Quarter Horse evolved to fill the colonists'
passion for short-distance racing. One-on-one match races
were run down village streets, country lanes or level
pastures. Info provided by the the International Museum
of the Horse. [archived version]
The
Most Popular Horse in the World?
- by Lindsay Grice [archived version]
Associations
The
American Quarter Horse Association - the official
web site of the American Quarter Horse Association. A
wonderful starter page for those wishing to learn about
the AQH breed.
Regional
Quarter Horse Associations - a listing of local Quarter Horse Associations
by State provided by World Horse Data.
Ohio
Quarter Horse Association - Regional news and contacts, with results, classified
advertisements, show schedules and statewide point standings.
Pacific
Coast Quarter Horse Association - Catch up on the association news and activities,
including the youth programs, and the Pacific Coast Journal.
Western
NY Quarter Horse Association - Provides regional American Quarter Horse Association
show dates, club meeting dates, classifieds and details for membership.
