Download or read book The Quarter Running Horse written by Robert Moorman Denhardt and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equine specialist Robert Moorman Denhardt presents the story of the origins and evolution-by-breeding of America's horse: the Quarter Running Horse. A thorough account that begins in 1607 with the earliest colonial importations of horses and continuing to the Quarter Horse's crossing with American Indian ponies, Thoroughbreds, and other breeds, The Quarter Running Horse chronicles the history of the horse and its modern racing reputation.
Download or read book Quarter Horses written by Robert Moorman Denhardt and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1967 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book American Quarter Horses written by Amanda Parise-Peterson and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Quarter Horse written by Gail Stewart and published by Capstone. This book was released on 1995 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the history and abilities of this uniquely American breed.
Download or read book The American Quarter Horse written by Steven D. Price and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with a brief history of the breed, this book offers detailed advice on locating and selecting a horse, as well as stabling, feeding, grooming, and otherwise taking responsible care of the animal. Also explained are the American Quarter Horse's many uses: from informal trial riding to barrel racing, cutting, and reining; from Western horsemanship to show jumping, dressage, and racing. The American Quarter Horse is the indispensable guide for anyone interested in owning and riding America's favorite horse.
Download or read book Foundation Dams of the American Quarter Horse written by Robert Moorman Denhardt and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1995-09-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Book of the Quarter Horse written by Nelson Coral Nye and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book Nelson C. Nye, long considered a front line authority on Quarter Horses, presents all the information he could gather that would be of interest or value to breeders, trainers, and owners of quarter horses. The result is the most comprehensive study of this breed ever written. Delving into every use the breed has been put to, every field of endeavor where Quarter stock is found, Mr. Nye discusses racing, arena horses, show horses, polo horses, jumpers, cutting horses, straightaway performance, and cutter and chariot racing. This CLASSIC book is a must have for all quarter horse owners.
Download or read book The Colonial Quarter Race Horse written by Alexander Mackay-Smith and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Quarter Horses written by Grace Hansen and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title will focus on the unique history of the Quarter horse, what it looks like, and what it excels in. Early on in its history, the Quarter horse was known for its ability to run a quarter mile very quickly. They were soon outshined by Thoroughbreds in the racing world, but were easily trained in jumping, rodeo, polo, and more! Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and fun facts will keep readers wanting more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book American Quarter Horse The written by Ellen Frazel and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Quarter Horse got its name from its ability to run a quarter mile race faster than almost any other breed. It has recorded speeds up to 55 miles per hour! Read all about this fast horse and what makes it one of the most popular breeds in the United States today.
Download or read book America s Quarter Horses written by Paul Laune and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1973 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete information on the history, breeding, use, care, training, showing, and racing of the Quarter Horse, the most popular riding horse in the American West today.
Download or read book Foundation Sires of the American Quarter Horse written by Robert M. Denhardt and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1997-09-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The American Quarter Horse written by Jack Widmer and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Quarter Horse Breeder written by M. Lindeman (H.) and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ride a Quarter Horse written by and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The American Quarter Horse written by and published by Stoecklein Publishing(ID). This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book by photographer David R. Stoecklein is a celebration of the Quarter Horse, the history of its evolution, and the ranches that breed these powerful creatures. The Quarter Horse is highly valued for its superior athletic abilities, good breeding, calm disposition, intelligence, and is considered an outstanding all-around horse. The horse is popular with ranchers and rodeo competitors and is used in many different disciplines.
Download or read book The King Ranch Quarter Horses written by Robert Moorman Denhardt and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1995-09-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
