Some historians have maintained that the
Quarter Horse is the oldest breed in the United States,
with the principle development being in the SW
region. They originate from the " Chickasaws"
horses of the American Indians which probably
derived from Spanish imports. The Quarter Horse is
so called because of its great speed at one quarter of a
mile.
Competition
Jumping
Rodeo
Dressage
Racing
Showing
Driving
Ranch
Trail Riding
Endurance
Riding
Working
From Susan Browning, Chapmanville, WV This is King Banner Bars a quarter horse
that we used to have. We used to show him
and has won many ribbons and trophies in western
pleasure.
Origin
Some breed historians have maintained that it
is the oldest breed of horses in the United
States and that the true beginning of the
Quarter Horse was in the Carolinas and
Virginia. The early improvement in the Quarter
Horse - so called because of its great speed
at one quarter of a mile-and the early
development of the Thoroughbred
in the United States were closely associated.
It is difficult to give the exact origin of
the present-day Quarter Horse because the
blending of bloodlines produce a suitable
short-distance horse started in colonial areas
prior to the Revolutionary War.
Characteristics
Tremendously strong, Powerful shoulders and hindquarters; Agile and flexible
(able to execute quick starts and tight turns); Short, wide head with muscular
neck. Short-coupled body with fine legs. Well balanced with well-defined
withers. The Quarter horse is bred in 3 types: Racing Quarter Horse - consisting of Thoroughbred
with some ranch horse blood Show/Halter Quarter Horse - of the old bulldog type with more
refinement, smaller bones and longer legs Stock-type Quarter Horse - used as a trail mount, cutting horse, etc.
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Gallery
The
Horse that Lags Behind
It is important to teach the horse how you
expect it to act by taking your time and
building a foundation one lesson at a time. More...
