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  American Quarter Horse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The resulting horse was small, hardy, and quick, and it was used as a work horse during the week, and a race horse on the weekend.
The horses are not only ideal for ranch and cattle work, barrel racing, and gymkhana events, but have also been trained to international levels of dressage and are generally very good jumpers.They also are still used as a sprinter on the racetrack, running their traditional quarter-mile race in speeds up to 55 miles per hour.
Quarter Horses shown in hand "at halter" have a heavy-bodied appearance due to their incredibly muscular build, and small heads that are usually dish-faced with large jowls and refined muzzles.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Quarter_Horse   (593 words)

  
 American Quarter Horse -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The American Quarter Horse is a (A special variety of domesticated animals within a species) breed of (Solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times) horse originally bred specifically to race the quarter mile.
The running Quarter Horse is lighter, similar to a (A racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares) Thoroughbred, and is built to sprint.
Quarter Horses come in all colors, even (A horse of light tan or golden color with cream or white mane and tail) palomino, with sorrel/ (Any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur) chestnut being the most common color.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/am/american_quarter_horse.htm   (726 words)

  
 American Horse
The younger American Horse was born a little before the encroachments of the whites upon the Sioux country became serious and their methods aggressive, and his early manhood brought him into that most trying and critical period of our history.
American Horse had insisted on riding him in addition to a heavy load of meat and skins, and the animal evidently resented this, for he suddenly began to run and kick, scattering fresh meat along the road, to the merriment of the crowd.
American Horse was one of the earliest advocates of education for the Indian, and his son Samuel and nephew Robert were among the first students at Carlisle.
www.indians.org /welker/amerhors.htm   (2291 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - American saddle horse (Agriculture: Animals) - Encyclopedia
American saddle horse, breed of light horse with great beauty, easy gait, and stamina.
It is noted for its tremendous showy action in all gaits, its well-formed, swanlike neck with aristocratic arch, and its uplifted tail.
It is most popular as a show horse and possesses an exceptional aptitude for training.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/AmerSadHrs.html   (241 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: American quarter horse
Warmbloods are a group of sport horse breeds and the term simply distinguishes this type of horse from the cold bloods (draft horses) and the hot bloods (Thoroughbreds and Arabians).
Chestnut is also used to describe a certain colour of coat in horses that resembles the colour of the chestnut nut.
The American Paint Horse is an American breed of horse which is a specific type of stock-horse.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/American-quarter-horse   (947 words)

  
 American Saddlebred Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
When the first horse shows were held in Kentucky, Virginia and Missouri in the early 1800s, American Saddlebreds were frequently judged the winners because of their beauty, style and utility.
Horses became a major commercial commodity in Kentucky, and "Kentucky saddlers" were particularly prized and achieved national prominence.
Horse Breeders Association came about in 1980, when the corporate structure was changed to open membership and breed promotion became a charge of the ASHA.
www.imh.org /imh/bw/ash.html   (1052 words)

  
 American Horse --  Britannica Student Encyclopedia
American Horse was a cousin of the Oglala Sioux chief Red Cloud.
Horses may be classed and judged by breed, by function (as hunting, jumping, polo, riding, or harness), or by such qualifications of horse or rider as age or number of ribbons...
Although the horses were long acknowledged to be a distinct type, the registration of quarter horses as a breed did not...
www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9309819   (964 words)

  
 History of the American Saddlebred Horse
A gray standing at fifteen hands three inches, he passed on trotting qualities to the American Horse, and is considered to be the foundation sire of the Standardbred.
The three aforementioned horses were American type with close Thoroughbred crosses, and the latter was of pacing stock.
In Kentucky, a colt of predominantly trotting blood with a dash of Denmark was foaled in 1900.
www.american-saddlebred.com /asbhist.htm   (1486 words)

  
 American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Horses have assisted humans throughout history, notably as farm workers, means of transportation, and trusted companions.
Show horses, racehorses, foals born as a “byproduct” of the Premarin© industry (a female hormone replacement drug), wild horses, carriage horses, and family horses all fall prey to this detestable international industry.
Horses writhe in the holding stall (known as the "kill box"), legs buckling under their weight after each traumatic, misguided and ineffective blows to their heads.
www.saplonline.org /Legislation/ahpa.htm   (1336 words)

  
 The American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign
The American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign is dedicated to preserving the American wild horse in viable free-roaming herds for generations to come, as part of our national heritage.
An aggressive wild horse removal campaign is currently under way by the U.S. government, at the cost of millions of taxpayer dollars.
The American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign is supported by a broad-based coalition of public interest groups, environmentalists, humane organizations and historical societies representing over 10 million supporters.
www.wildhorsepreservation.com   (613 words)

  
 Leonardo da Vinci's Horse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Horse, brilliantly created by sculptor Nina Akamu and cast in bronze by the Tallix Art Foundry, represents the appreciation of the Americans for the genius of Leonardo and the legacy of the Italian Renaissance.
An 8 foot replica of the Horse was placed in the town where Leonardo was born, Vinci, Italy during the Fall of 2001.
The Horse is faithful to Leonardo's original drawings, and is in keeping with the spirit of Leonardo and the Renaissance.
www.leonardoshorse.org   (460 words)

  
 LDVHI, The American Horse, Meijer Gardens
On Thursday October 7th 1999 the second casting of The Horse, known as the American Horse, was unveiled at the Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The idea of the American Horse evolved over the years, but it took the interest and commitment of Frederik Meijer to bring it to life.
At The Frederik Meijer Gardens, The Horse is accompanied by a Sculpture Education Center housing an eight-foot version of The Horse as well as exhibits about sculpture and the modern-day casting process.
www.leonardoshorse.org /american.asp   (720 words)

  
 American Quarter Horse Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Known for its cow sense (the ability to outmaneuver cattle) and calm disposition, the American Quarter Horse was ideally suited for the challenge of the West.
The American Quarter Horse established a bold reputation as the greatest cattle roundup and trail driving horse in history and would never be forgotten by early American racing enthusiasts.
Showcasing the history and modern activities of the American Quarter Horse is the American Quarter Horse Heritage Center and Museum.
www.imh.org /imh/bw/quar.html   (2580 words)

  
 American Ranch Horse Association,Ranch Horses,Quarter Horses,Working Cow Horses
The ARHA is a group of dedicated horse enthusiasts looking to enjoy their horses in an entirely different type of competitive atmosphere.
The ARHA is open to all western stock horse breeds, whether ridden on the ranch, on the trail or in the show ring.
We believe that the ranch horse, whether American Quarter Horse, American Paint Horse, or the Appaloosa Horse, that serves the American Ranches are the greatest horses in existence today, and the people who ride them deserve the most recognition that can be given.
www.americanranchhorse.net   (1272 words)

  
 AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen's associations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils.
The vision/goal of the AHC is to be recognized and supported by equine organizations, individual horse owners, Members of Congress and federal officials as the primary representative of the horse industry in Washington before Congress and the federal regulatory agencies.
The goal of the AHC is to work effectively with the stakeholders in the horse industry, Members of Congress and federal officials to ensure that the business climate for the industry, both domestically and internationally, encourages individuals and corporations to invest in our horses, sponsor and support our events and participate in the industry.
www.horsecouncil.org   (357 words)

  
 The State Horse Councils Advisory Committee of the American Horse Council
The State Horse Council Advisory Committee (SHCAC) is a standing committee of the American Horse Council (AHC).
The SHCAC influences legislation and policy through state horse councils at the grassroots level by providing access to all segments of the industry including sport, race, and pleasure horse enthusiasts and their support industries.
The mission of the SHCAC is to advise the AHC on state and local issues, to involve state horse councils in AHC activities, and to provide national leadership and a forum to network for state horse councils.
www.statehorsecouncils.org   (847 words)

  
 Breeds of Livestock - Quarter Horse
I of the American Quarter Horse Stud Book were saved for living horses that had proved themselves as outstanding sires of offspring of Quarter Horse type.
Anson not only bred, used and raced Quarter Horses but he also was a student of the early history of Quarter Horses and attempted to concentrate bloodlines that he felt were useful in racing and range horses.
American Quarter Horse Association, P.O. Box 200, Amarillo, TX 79168.
www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/horses/quarter   (500 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Horse, Follow Closely: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
When we are with our horse, we can establish such a relationship with him (or her), and using natural herd behavior, work together with our animals in a partnership, rather than force them to do things simply because we "tell" them to.
Horses are very intelligent beings and not long ago it was rumored that they weren't.
I was raised between two large horse ranches, the horse I rode the most was Apache a feisty and sweet Pinto who was a very smart tease of a horse.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1889540226?v=glance   (2426 words)

  
 American Paint Horse Printout- EnchantedLearning.com
American Paint Horses are a distinctive and colorful breed of horses.
Multi-colored and muscular, these horses were greatly valued by Native Americans and cowboys, who used the Paint Horse to work with buffalo and livestock.
Varieties of Paint Horses: The tobiano is a Paint Horse whose face has markings like those of a single-colored horse (solid or with a stripe or star between the eyes) and whose legs are mostly white.
enchantedlearning.com /subjects/mammals/horse/Painthorseprintout.shtml   (234 words)

  
 Miniature Horse, Horses For Sale, Donkeys   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
American Miniature Horses For Sale have O% Fear Factor, are under 34" tall, thrive on attention and display a curiosity and intelligence that makes them delightful companions, allowing people of all ages to enjoy them.
There is competition for children and adults in events such as jumping, driving, obstacles, halter, and a "liberty" class, in which horses are turned loose in a ring to perform to music.
All the miniature horses are on a worming program, have regular visits from the vet, farrier, equine dentist, and have had their West Nile shots.
www.tbart.net   (1353 words)

  
 Sulphur Horse Association.  American Sulphur Horse Association. Sulphur Horses. Sulphur Springs Mustangs. Spanish ...
ASHA supports the purposeful breeding of the "Spanish-type" and does contribute monthly to our Spanish Sulphur Horse Trust Fund for the Sulphur HMA and unwanted Spanish type Sulphur's.  The ASHA goal is not for the marketability of our Spanish Sulphur's, it is for the preservation of the Spanish Sulphur gene pool.
The ASHA was formed in 2003 in efforts to preserve, promote and protect this rare and beautiful Spanish/ Iberian horse.
Sulphur's within the ASHA are known as American Sulphur's, Iberian Sulphur's and Spanish Sulphur's.
www.americanspanishsulphur.org   (337 words)

  
 AQHF - TOUR THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE HERITAGE CENTER & MUSEUM
The American Quarter Horse Heritage Center and Museum is a 36,500-square foot facility showcasing the history and modern activities of the American Quarter Horse.
It was natural for him to develop early on an eye for evaluating the conformation types of the animals whose images filled his young life.
You have to portray a horse showing its best qualities, and you have to do all that in a single image without altering the image.
www.aqha.com /foundation/museum   (802 words)

  
 American Shire Horse Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
One of the largest horses in the world, the Shire originated in the 'Shires' of England and is a descendant of the Old English Black Horse whose ancestors were the 'great horses' of mediaeval times.
It stands up to 19 hands, and may be bay, brown, fl or grey in colour.  An immensely strong, big-barrelled horse, with long legs carrying much feather, it nevertheless has a fine head in comparison to its overall size.
Despite its great size and strength (an average Shire will weigh 1 tonne and is capable of moving a 5-tonne load) it is the gentlest of beasts and is a good worker in agriculture and as an urban draught horse.
www.shirehorse.org   (253 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The American Quarter Horse: Books: Steven D. Price   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
All the basics of horse ownership are discussed: stabling, pasture needs, feeding, grooming, daily care, equipment, tack, trailering, first aid, and types of riding.
The American Quarter Horse Association has participated in producing The American Quarter Horse: An Introduction To Selection, Care, And Enjoyment, a virtual 'bible' of detail on the American quarter house, packing in details for all levels of riders and owners from novices to professionals.
The American Quarter Horse is an essential reference and a "must" for owners and riders of this remarkable animal.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/155821643X?v=glance   (805 words)

  
 APHA.Com - The Breed
The American Paint Horse's combination of color and conformation has made the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) the second-largest breed registry in the United States based on the number of horses registered annually.
While the colorful coat pattern is essential to the identity of the breed, American Paint Horses have strict bloodline requirements and a distinctive stock-horse body type.
To be eligible for registry, a Paint's sire and dam must be registered with the American Paint Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, or the Jockey Club (Thoroughbreds).
www.apha.com /breed   (237 words)

  
 American Horse Network Classifieds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Welcome to the American Horse Network FREE Classifieds.
As always, we are looking for quality companies who would like to make American Horse Network a part of their advertising strategy.
American Horse Network Classifieds are best viewed with the latest versions of Netscape and Internet Explorer.
www.americanhorse.net   (118 words)

  
 American saddle horse on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Go by horse to the haciendas of Ecuador; It's serious riders only on this horseback tour of Ecuador's mountainous grasslands, says Minty Clinch.
The Friday interview: 'It's not life or death - it's just a horse race.
A wrangler finally reins a horse after a chase when its rider was thrown in the rodeo.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/A/AmerS1adH1rs.asp   (685 words)

  
 Michigan Horse Show with horse training seminars, horses for sale michigan trails information, tack, & more
The new Exposition Center is located just a couple of miles west of where this event has been held for the past 11 years.
The North American Horse Spectacular is an all breed horse exposition at the Novi Expo Center in Novi, Michigan with demonstrations, seminars and over 250 vendor spaces.
The farms and their horses will be promoting their breeding, training, and boarding facilities as well as horses for sale.
www.horsespectacular.com   (329 words)

  
 Welcome To The World Of Small Equine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The American Shetland Pony Club was founded in 1888 as a registry to keep the pedigrees for all the Shetlands that were being imported from Europe at that time.
We are the oldest and most versatile registry for small equine in the United States today and are located at 81 B East Queenwood, Morton, IL 61550, (309) 263-4044.
RFD-TV, the nation’s first 24-hour television network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America, is now commemorating its 5th year of broadcasting rural lifestyle, agricultural, equine, and family-oriented music entertainment programming to viewers in all 50 states.
www.shetlandminiature.com   (466 words)

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