Foundation Quarter Horse
The Quarter cow horse has been known in song, legend, and as the hard-working partner most frequently used to tame the American west. The horse has earned its place in history. Would there have been a cowboy or a rancher without the Quarter horse? How would the history of the cattle industry read without it? There are many things that define the United states and that are especially American, one being the Foundation Quarter Horse. The breed's origin now is more than two hundred years old, coming from oriental, Chickasaw, Quarter Running stock, Mustang, and Thoroughbred blood. After two centuries of breeding, the result was the Foundation Quarter Horse. The cowboy's horse on the ranch and show, and the rodeo horse in the arena. This breed has proven to be the quintessential working horse, excelling in performance as well as riding enjoyment for all the family. As America's all-around horse,, the Foundation Quarter Horse has paid its dues, earning the accolade, "The greatest cow horse to ever look through a bridle." The term "quarter horse" originated in colonial times, with such names as the celebrated American Running Quarter Horse, the Quarter Mile Running Horse, or simply the Quarter Horse. They were first called Quarter Horses because of their speed. J.F.D. Smith, who toured America in 1773, wrote, "In the southern part of the colony 'Virginia' they are much attached to quarter racing; they have a breed that preforms it with astonishing velocity, beating every other for that distance at ease." He also wrote, "I'm confident that there is not a horse in England, nor perhaps in the whole world, that can excel them in rapid speed." Smith noted at that time that "the Quarter Horse was a breed." While other writers used the term Quarter Horse several years before him.
Match racing not only required speed and ability, but also the foundation of a docile disposition and an abundance of intelligence. The original Quarter Horses were built upon what most breeders and experienced horseman today consider important priorities that is part of a breeding program:1st intelligence 2nd disposition 3rd ability and 4th conformation. Besides intelligence, disposition, and ability, early Quarter Horses had to have the body type to work the cattle. Colonial history records describe early Quarter Horses as being 14 to 15 hands high and they were also stout and heavily muscled when they were compared to other horse breeds of that day. When the Quarter Horse was first used, it was recognized that at least half the area of the entire nation could produce beef on its natural forage. To manage the cattle, there was no better means than the Quarter Horse, which was qualified and endowed naturally with necessary endurance, agility, substance, and cow sense.
The Foundation Quarter Horse is easily recognized by the body shape and unique confirmation. Built low to the ground, much of the time this breed doesn't stand much higher than 15 hands high but, due to the build will often weigh 1200 pounds or more. The pattern of his muscle adorns nearly every part of the body. The horse has small alert ears and wide-set, honest, bright eyes that shows great intelligence and kindness. It has a bulging jaw and a neck of moderate length that is joined low into slopping shoulders and is topped by a well-defined wither. The back is short with long loins, a deep barrel with long underline, and well sprung ribs with a great heart girth. The space between the forelegs should be ample and supply a wide, well-developed chest. The forearms, gaskins, and hindquarters should carry the type of muscle that separates the Foundation Quarter Horse from all others. Seen from the rear, the power-filled stifles are wider than the croup. The bones of the Foundation Quarter Horse are trim, dense, and sturdy. A rugged frame is necessary to support the bulk that provides the horse's strength. The cannon bones are short and flat, set above strong pasterns. The foot is deep with a nice open heel and is well rounded with sufficient size. This is the horse to ride, enjoy, and to be proud of. To ride and use this horse is to love this horse. The Foundation Quarter Horse is the best all-around horse known to humans. He has proven himself in rodeos, roping, team penning, cutting, reining, barrels, trail riding, and many more. his gentle disposition makes him an ideal horse for the entire family, he is an easy keeper, thrifty, surefooted, balanced, and intelligent.
Match racing not only required speed and ability, but also the foundation of a docile disposition and an abundance of intelligence. The original Quarter Horses were built upon what most breeders and experienced horseman today consider important priorities that is part of a breeding program:1st intelligence 2nd disposition 3rd ability and 4th conformation. Besides intelligence, disposition, and ability, early Quarter Horses had to have the body type to work the cattle. Colonial history records describe early Quarter Horses as being 14 to 15 hands high and they were also stout and heavily muscled when they were compared to other horse breeds of that day. When the Quarter Horse was first used, it was recognized that at least half the area of the entire nation could produce beef on its natural forage. To manage the cattle, there was no better means than the Quarter Horse, which was qualified and endowed naturally with necessary endurance, agility, substance, and cow sense.
The Foundation Quarter Horse is easily recognized by the body shape and unique confirmation. Built low to the ground, much of the time this breed doesn't stand much higher than 15 hands high but, due to the build will often weigh 1200 pounds or more. The pattern of his muscle adorns nearly every part of the body. The horse has small alert ears and wide-set, honest, bright eyes that shows great intelligence and kindness. It has a bulging jaw and a neck of moderate length that is joined low into slopping shoulders and is topped by a well-defined wither. The back is short with long loins, a deep barrel with long underline, and well sprung ribs with a great heart girth. The space between the forelegs should be ample and supply a wide, well-developed chest. The forearms, gaskins, and hindquarters should carry the type of muscle that separates the Foundation Quarter Horse from all others. Seen from the rear, the power-filled stifles are wider than the croup. The bones of the Foundation Quarter Horse are trim, dense, and sturdy. A rugged frame is necessary to support the bulk that provides the horse's strength. The cannon bones are short and flat, set above strong pasterns. The foot is deep with a nice open heel and is well rounded with sufficient size. This is the horse to ride, enjoy, and to be proud of. To ride and use this horse is to love this horse. The Foundation Quarter Horse is the best all-around horse known to humans. He has proven himself in rodeos, roping, team penning, cutting, reining, barrels, trail riding, and many more. his gentle disposition makes him an ideal horse for the entire family, he is an easy keeper, thrifty, surefooted, balanced, and intelligent.