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The American Quarter Horse

Author : Steven D. Price

Publisher : Lyons Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 14,4 MB

Release : 2004-04

Category : Nature

ISBN : 9781592282722

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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 Complete Book of the Quarter Horse

Author : Nelson Coral Nye

Publisher :

Page : 482 pages

File Size : 12,40 MB

Release : 1964

Category : Quarter horse

ISBN :

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In this book Nelson C. Nye, long considered a front line authority on Quarter Horses, presents all the information he could gather that would be of interest or value to breeders, trainers, and owners of quarter horses. The result is the most comprehensive study of this breed ever written. Delving into every use the breed has been put to, every field of endeavor where Quarter stock is found, Mr. Nye discusses racing, arena horses, show horses, polo horses, jumpers, cutting horses, straightaway performance, and cutter and chariot racing. This CLASSIC book is a must have for all quarter horse owners.



Foundation Sires of the American Quarter Horse

Author : Robert M. Denhardt

Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press

Page : 284 pages

File Size : 23,58 MB

Release : 1997-09-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9780806129471

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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

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 20,82 MB

Release : 2012-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 076136532X

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Describes the characteristics of American quarter horses, including a history, a discussion of their specific traits, and information about riding and ownership.



Chico's Challenge

Author : Jessie Haas

Publisher : Feiwel & Friends

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 12,73 MB

Release : 2012-05-22

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1466816066

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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?





Saddle Wise: The Quarter Horse Foal

Author : Inda Schaenen

Publisher : Running Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 43,47 MB

Release : 2009-05-12

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9780762433537

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In this exciting second installment in the SaddleWise series, it is the summer after the accident, and April and her new best friend Rainy Day are busy making preparations around Mr. McCann's farm for Hannah, his pregnant mare. But when J.T. finally arrives, the new quarter horse foal is the least of everyone's worries. Tragedy strikes the McCann farm and a stranger comes to town throwing an unexpected twist into Aunt Patti's life. And when April meets a local Amish family, she is forced to ask herself questions about the modern world. Will April and Rainy Day be able to help their new Amish friends, navigate the training of the little foal, and managing the McCann farm on their own?



They Rode Good Horses

Author : Don Hedgpeth

Publisher :

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 30,15 MB

Release : 1990

Category : Quarter horse

ISBN :

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Quarter Horse Kids

Author : Jill Thomas

Publisher : Goldenrod Publishing

Page : 84 pages

File Size : 45,77 MB

Release : 2021-12-22

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN :

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Ever wonder what it's like to show your horse around the country? Meet 12-year-old Briella and her horse, Wyatt, and join them as they practice, prepare for and compete regionally and nationally on the American Quarter Horse Association show circuit as an all-around team. This behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be successful and all the fun and excitement of large horse shows is sure to be inspiring and educational as Briella and Wyatt navigate the ups and downs of competition.



Handicapping Speed

Author : Charles Carroll

Publisher : Lyons Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 37,70 MB

Release : 1996-10

Category : Horse racing

ISBN : 9781558214972

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For serious handicappers and serious horse owners, racing provides attainable goals. Both are in search of speed. As Handicapping Speed looks at each factor, from the industry in general to the finest details of the mathematics of time, it will be for the purpose of finding what adds and detracts from speed.