Author: Steven D. Price
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781592282722
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
The American Quarter Horse
Author: Steven D. Price
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781592282722
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781592282722
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Foundation Sires of the American Quarter Horse
Author: Robert M. Denhardt
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806129471
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
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.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806129471
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
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.
American Quarter Horses Are My Favorite!
Author: Elaine Landau
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 076136532X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Describes the characteristics of American quarter horses, including a history, a discussion of their specific traits, and information about riding and ownership.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 076136532X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Describes the characteristics of American quarter horses, including a history, a discussion of their specific traits, and information about riding and ownership.
Foundation Dams of the American Quarter Horse
Author: Robert Moorman Denhardt
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806127484
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
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.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806127484
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
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.
They Rode Good Horses
Author: Don Hedgpeth
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Quarter horse
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Quarter horse
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The King Ranch Quarter Horses
Author: Robert Moorman Denhardt
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806127712
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
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.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806127712
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
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.
American Morgan Horse Register
Chico's Challenge
Author: Jessie Haas
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1466816066
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Set in Wyoming, Chico's Challenge follows a young buckskin quarter horse who is trade to Sierra, a teen who works her father's ranch and dreams of becoming a cutting horse champion. Chico seems to have the makings of a great cow horse, but...he has never seen a cow in his life! Can he and Sierra, both novices, learn to work together as a team?
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1466816066
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Set in Wyoming, Chico's Challenge follows a young buckskin quarter horse who is trade to Sierra, a teen who works her father's ranch and dreams of becoming a cutting horse champion. Chico seems to have the makings of a great cow horse, but...he has never seen a cow in his life! Can he and Sierra, both novices, learn to work together as a team?
Quarter Horses
Author: Robert Moorman Denhardt
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806122854
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
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
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806122854
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
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
Junior Master Horseman 1
Author: American Quarter Horse Association (Firm).
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780977998012
Category : Horsemanship
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
This non-breed-specific equine curriculum is full of information and activities! Youth will learn horse basics through engaging activities in this book as well as the web site. The best part is--youth don't have to own a horse to participate.Instructors will like the easy-to-use format and the national teaching standards that are outlined for each lesson.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780977998012
Category : Horsemanship
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
This non-breed-specific equine curriculum is full of information and activities! Youth will learn horse basics through engaging activities in this book as well as the web site. The best part is--youth don't have to own a horse to participate.Instructors will like the easy-to-use format and the national teaching standards that are outlined for each lesson.