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  American Quarter Horse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
As the colonial Quarter Mile Horse was crossed with these western horses, the pioneers found that the new crossbred had innate "cow sense," a natural instinct for working with cattle, making it popular with cattlemen on ranches.
The skills needed by ranch hands and their horses became the foundation of the sport of rodeo, a contest which began with informal competition between cowboys and expanded to become a major competitive event throughout the west.
In 1940, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) was formed by a group of horsemen and ranchers from the southwestern United States dedicated to preserving the pedigrees of their ranch horses.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Quarter_Horse   (1419 words)

  
 Azteca Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The Azteca is the National Horse of Mexico and is the first breed to be developed in Mexico.
For Canada, it is the Azteca Horse Association of Canada (AzHAC) and for the United States, it is the Azteca Horse Association of the United States (AzHAUS).
The worldwide Registry for Azteca horses is maintained by the Asociacion Mexicana de Criadores de Caballos de Raza Azteca (The Azteca Horse Association of Mexico) for The International Azteca Horse Association.
www.imh.org /imh/bw/azteca.html   (1081 words)

  
 Azteca - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Azteca (Band), a Latin based rock band from the San Francisco Bay Area, United States.
Azteca Mexican Restaurants, a chain located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
Azteca Stadium, or Estadio Azteca, a sports stadium in Mexico City, Mexico.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Azteca   (110 words)

  
 Breeds of Livestock - Azteca
Horses of Spanish blood have always be favored in Mexico and in 1972 development of a breed using Andalusian, Quarter Horse and Criollo began.
The Azteca may have a minimum of 3/8 to a maximum of 5/8 Andalusian or Quarter Horse blood, while the percentage of Criollo may not exceed 1/4.
At an adult age the height of the Azteca should be 14.1 to 15.2 hands in the female and 14.2 to 15.3 hands in the males.
www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/horses/azteca   (711 words)

  
 Breed Profile: Azteca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The Azteca Horse is a relatively new breed of horse that was developed in 1972 in Mexico, by the crossing of Andalusian horses, Quarter Horses and Criollos.
The International Azteca Horse Association was formed in 1992 to promote the further development of the breed on an international level.
Horses must conform to a specific phenotype that has been created for the breed in order to be registered as Azteca horses.
www.equisearch.com /breeds/aztecaprofile/index.html   (438 words)

  
 Azteca
The large jaw of the Quarter Horse and the small jaw of the Spanish horse is not desirable.
Horses with thick or short necks, or with an excess of fat or fallen at the crest, are not accepted.
Horses with high withers are not desired since this is a feature of Thoroughbred horses.
www.furrycritter.com /resources/horses/Aztecas.htm   (1138 words)

  
 baron photos_breeding
This dark bay son of Florin is a classic example of the Azteca breed, and is registered with the both the American Azteca Horse International Association, and the Azteca Horse Registry of America.
The Azteca horse is the National Horse of Mexico and is the first breed to be developed in Mexico.
The horse should follow in the tradition of the horse brought over by the Spanish and should be unique and clearly identifiable as "The National Horse of Mexico".
www.myrrhwood.net /page4b.htm   (698 words)

  
 Azteca Horse Registry of America, Inc. / History
Horse owners had been breeding this cross of Andalusian and Quarter Horse for a good many years prior to my starting the registry here in America.
The Spanish blood horse with it's natural athletic ability, it's cow sense that it had from working bulls in Spain and Portugal for hundreds of years, was a true asset to the settlers of the Southwest.
While it is impossible for most Quarter Horse owners to believe that there is a breed in the world that possesses more athleticism and versatility than their own......one needs only to watch an Azteca at play or at work to realize that it is indeed true.
www.azteca-horse.com /history.html   (1018 words)

  
 The National Horse of Mexico
The charro requires a flashy horse that is not too tall but of a suitable height for colea, the taking down of a bull by its tail, a horse quick enough to keep up with the cattle and strong and balanced to throw them.
Each Azteca horse born of qualified parents can be entered into the official worldwide registry of the International Azteca Horse Association of Mexico with a filing of the application by the owner to the affiliate association in their country.
It is the responsibility of Azteca breeders in the United States to educate themselves and practice stringent selection of the animals allowed to reproduce and reach the Azteca A level so that the Azteca is preserved for future generations and gains the recognition it deserves along with other well known equine breeds of the world.
www.reachone.com /raindance/Mexico.html   (1712 words)

  
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The Azteca Horse combines the blood of both the new and the old world, resulting in a noble, docile, agile, strong and spectacular horse.
Aztecas, true to their Spanish roots, are a very social breed: they are very easy to train and once taught never forget.
These horses are sought after for their quiet temperament and are easily handled, yet have a reserve of energy when called upon.
www.horsegazette.com /Breeds/Azteca/Azteca.htm   (890 words)

  
 Azteca & American Azteca
Mexico's National Horse -The Aztec began from the idea to give back to Mexico its horse, that the Spanish Conquistadors left behind by improving the Creole horses that did not fill the expectations of the Mexican riders with Quarter Horse and Andalusian blood.
Not to be confused with the Mexican National Horse the "Azteca".
Aztecas are registered as A,B, C, or D depending on the % of each breed and the generation
www.sw-andalusian-club.com /azteca_&_american_azteca.htm   (228 words)

  
 Azteca Horse Resource Guide, Links, Books, Photos
The Azteca is a very modern breed which was developed in Mexico in 1972 through the combined efforts of several Mexian organizations, namely La Secretaria de Agriculturea y Recursos Hidraulicos, Asociacion Mexicana de Criadores de Caballos de Raza Azteca, Centro de Reproduccion Caballar Domecq, and Casa Pedro Domecq.
The Azteca has developed to challenge the place of the Native Mexican, or Mexican Criollo, and is rapidly growing in popularity.
In 1992, the International Azteca Horse Association was set up to oversee the continued success and development of the breed and, at the same time, affiliated associations in America and Canada were formed.
www.iliveforhorses.com /horses/azteca.htm   (379 words)

  
 The Azteca - Horse and Pony Breeds on Equiworld - Equestrian Information on the internet
AZTECA Horses are: docile with handler and rider; alert; inquisitive; playful and mischievous; highly intelligent; eager to learn and work; and bold, courageous and proud.
AZTECAs have appeared in demonstrations at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, at the Equine Affaire in Columbus, Ohio, at various events and presentations in Southern and Western United States and Texas and at the annual meetings of the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association.
AZTECA should contact the International Azteca Horse Association to obtain further information about characteristics and to arrange for an inspection of possible or candidates or to have an assessment done of prospective sires or dams of AZTECA horses.
www.equiworld.net /uk/horsecare/Breeds/azteca/index.htm   (1104 words)

  
 Azteca Horses - Equine Encyclopedia
The Azteca is a modern horse breed combining Iberian horse blood and American Quarter Horse or Criollo (horse) blood (international Registry) or Iberian horse blood and American Quarter Horse blood (Amercian Registry).
The horses are inspected twice in their lives: at seven months to obtain a birth certificate, and again at three years of age, to get their registration certificate as breeding stock.
Ideally, the horse is a balance of both breeds, being not too tall and lean, nor too short and stocky.
www.wildhorseadvertising.com /breeds/azteca.html   (537 words)

  
 AZTECANA - Educational Pages -Breeding Azteca Horses
Only Azteca Horses (this does not include Andalusian or Quarter Horse sires or dams) inspected and registered as "breeding quality" stallions or mares by the International Azteca Horse Association, through the Mexican Azteca Horse Registry, may be used for breeding Azteca Horses.
The offspring of uninspected "Azteca Horse" sires and dams will be eligible for inspection only when these same sires and dams are inspected and approved as breeding stock.
Anyone wanting to breed Azteca horses using "Azteca" sires or dams must confirm that these parents have an official "Breeding Quality Certificate" from the International Azteca Horse Association in order to have the foal qualify for inspection as an "Azteca".
www3.sympatico.ca /azcc/Stock.html   (383 words)

  
 The Canadian Azteca Horse
As the Canadian Azteca Horse becomes more widespread and better known, more interest will be given to this modern horse that had been bred to perform.
The Canadian Azteca has been created as a real working and riding horse, a very intelligent and easily trained horse, a breed of which to be proud.
For Quarter Horses and Spanish horses to gain breeding approval they must be in possession of registration papers from their own association and pass an inspection performed by the CAzHA inspector.
www.trapalandaaztecas.com /canadianazteca.html   (1018 words)

  
 AZTECA HORSE by Conquistador Magazine
Spanish (Andalusian) horses to be used in the breeding of Azteca horses should be of the quality selected and defined by the selection criteria used in Spain.
Level F Azteca stallions resulting from this cross are registered but with the specific reservation that they cannot be used to breed other Aztecas and none of their offspring can be registered as Azteca.
Each Azteca horse born from qualified parents can be entered in the official studbook of the Mexican Breeders Association with a filing of the application by the owner.
www.conquistador.com /azteca.html   (1384 words)

  
 The Azteca Horse on Line
Many horses and riders cannot keep enough control running through tight trails, through trees, woods, making sharp turns, over creeks though water, ditches, jumping logs, up and down steep hills over all kinds of terrain.
My trusty Azteca just does as I ask of her, stays calm, collected, seems to laugh with me at all those excited horses that keep dumping their riders and crashing into trees.
We always have an excellent ride and everyone that sees her asks "what kind of horse is that?" I proudly explain what an Azteca is and seeing one perform is believing.
www.iberiansporthorse.com /farmnews.html   (584 words)

  
 The Azteca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Developed in 1972 to be the national breed of Mexico, the Azteca is a combination of Andalusian, Quarter Horse and Criollo blood.
Registration is restricted to horses that pass very strict standards that include testing at seven months and three years of age.
Azteca breeders say that foals are born naturally collected, that is they do not have to be taught how to collect themselves when they start work under saddle.
www.equestrian.ca /EC/EC_HIC_BIC_Azteca.shtml   (171 words)

  
 The Azteca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The Azteca horse was the first breed developed in Mexico, and was the result of crossing Andalusians with quarter horses and criollos.
Horses with Spanish blood have always be favored in Mexico and in 1972, a breed crossing andalusians, quarter horses and criollos was created.
Aztecas are suitable for most disciplines, from show jumping to bullfighting, and the Mexican charros (cowboys) find them excellent for roping, reining, cutting and all other ranch work.
www.completerider.com /horsepoweraug03.htm   (303 words)

  
 Azteca Breed Description
Azteca horses are both docile and lively, and are famous for their nobile, extravagent paces and beautiful action.
The Azteca is also used for traditional Mexican performances such as the Mariachi and the reining exercises of the charro.
Aztecas may have a minimum of 3/8 to a maximum of 5/8 Andalusian or Quarter Horse blood, and a maximum of 1/4 Criollo blood.
www.equinepost.com /resources/breeds/showBreed.asp?ID=135   (504 words)

  
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Azteca horses must not have more than three-quarters of the blood of any one of the three foundation breeds.
The head is lean, elegant and aristocratic with a straight or convex profile, expressive and intelligent eyes and small, pricked ears.
The Azteca is accomplished at Classical riding (alta escuela, haute ecole, high school), doma vaquera, la garrocha, dressage, bull fighting (rejoneo), reining, cutting, team penning, cattle roping, polo and pleasure riding.
www.giveusahome.co.uk /allpets/horses/azteca.htm   (229 words)

  
 El Caballo Azteca - The Azteca Horse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The book properly places and presents the Azteca Horse as the culmination of Mexican history, culture and traditions.
Horse and horsemanship are deeply rooted in Mexican history and tradition.
The Azteca Horse has been recognized as the new National Horse of Mexico.
www.equibooks.com /azbook.html   (414 words)

  
 Development of the Azteca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Aztecas possess beautiful paces, are easy to break and train, and respond brilliantly to the different equine school disciplines requiring suspended and elevated gaits.
Aztecas have shown their quality in various other events of charriera as well, and are now being used in reining and cutting events.
In this the Azteca horse excels and shows its agility, gracefulness and gallantry.
www.gaitedhorse.com /development_of_the_azteca.htm   (1485 words)

  
 Horse Breeds and Breed Organizations at HWW
The Appaloosa Horse Club is the breed registry serving an association of members dedicated to collecting, recording and preserving the history and integrity of the breed;...
Fjord Horse Registry of Scotland was set up to safeguard the genetic purity and highest standards of Scotland's Fjord horse population.
The Przewalski Horse The re-introduction of the Mongilan Wild Horse.
www.horseworldwide.com /pages/page15.html   (1899 words)

  
 Azteca
The azteca horse can be found on a farm or farms that breed these special horses.
These horses are good whether you want a graceful dancer or cow horse, you enjoy jumping, dressage, cutting, reining or penning or just desire a wonderful companion.
This breed of horse is known as the National Horse of Mexico.
www.gotpetsonline.com /azteca/azteca.html   (198 words)

  
 Azteca Horse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The Azteca has a lean, elegant and aristocratic head with a straight or convex profile, expressive and intelligent eyes, small and well pricked up ears, the neck is well muscled and slightly arched, high withers, a fairly short and straight back, and a broad well rounded croup.
The girth is deep and full, the legs are well-muscled and the feet are hard and well-proportioned.The long mane and tail show is Andalusian lineage, while the tail-set is medium low.
The movement of the Azteca is naturally collected with a medium high action, and excellent tracking.
www.equineestates.com /library/breeds/a0a6.htm   (440 words)

  
 AZTECANA - Breeders and Trainers of Azteca Horses
We are a founding member of the International Azteca Horse Association (IAzHA) and are on its the board of directors).
To breed the highest quality Azteca Horses in conformity to the standards and strict inspection procedures established by the International Azteca Horse Association (IAzHA) and it's registry in Mexico City.
To breed Azteca Horses with performance and function as the supreme criteria of our program followed closely by elegance and beauty.
www.aztecana.com   (518 words)

  
 Andalusian cross webring
Horses for sale of all ages and levels of training.
Our goal at Horse of Kings is to promote the Baroque Horse in a global market;whether it be the Andalusian, Friesian, Lipizzan, Lusitano, or any of the sport-crosses of these ancient breeds.
Multiple sale horses may be grouped with ranch information including a ranch photo (also free) and a link back to a ranch website.
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 Azteca Horse Registry of America, Inc.....Aztecas, Andalusians
We believe that the American Quarter Horse got its "Cow Sense" from the Haca and Spanish PRE (Andalusian) horses who had been used on ranches and in bullfights for hundreds of years.
We feel that we are crossing the American Quarter Horse and the American Paint Horse back into its original Spanish gene pool by breeding it to the American Andalusian/Iberian/PRE/PSL.
It is unknown how old this picture actually is, but the horses certainly resemble the Haca of Spain and the Spanish blood heritage of the PRE and PSL.
www.azteca-horse.com   (876 words)

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