Quarter horses books tagged quarter horses librarything. Cee heart sonny chex is full of accomplished horses that are in the legends books. The profiles include over 175 photos of these amazing horses and the people who helped make. Lot of 2 wimpy p1 king orren mixer quarter horse prints. By diane c simmons the first installment of this very popular series features some of the greatest names in quarter horse history. See the complete thoroughbred legends series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions. Horse legends and myths elf knots and other horse tales. Legends 5 profiles 18 outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares who have had a significant impact on the breed.
Legends by western horseman, western horseman alibris. Australian legends our history of outstanding quarter horses. This book however, covers the development of the australian quarter horse history, which began a relatively short time ago with. Outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares volume 1. Aqha whats inside overview american quarter horse association. This volume is a continuation of the popular western horseman book series that showcases legendary american quarter horses. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. The 26 chapters include profiles of such greats as wimpy, king p234, poco bueno, doc bar, leo, joe reed, joe hancock and three bars.
Thoroughbred legends thoroughbred legends number 2, citation. The profiles include over 175 photos of these amazing horses and the people who helped make them famous. See more ideas about american quarter horse, horses and pretty horses. Stallion register quarter horse news home facebook. It all started with the western horseman legends series. Used, rare and outofprint horse books for sale thoroughbred, quarter horse, paint and appaloosa breeds. Leo was a speed horse and one of the alltime great sires. The quarter horse news stallion register is the leading stallion resource guide for mare owners in the western. I am feeling a little whimsical today after spending a fantastic weekend with my wonderful horses. Our horses carry the bloodlines of, frenchmans guy, dash ta fame, pie in the sky, chicks beduino, ronas ryon, printers devil, tiny charger, zevi, jet of honor. Outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares volume 3 your price. Delta downs is proud to partner with equibase for portions of its site content. Yet what sets the legends books apart from pure pedigree research is the personal information and commentary from the people involved with each horse the people stories behind the horse tales.
From smart little lena to gunner and first down dash to zips chocolate chip, the lineup is filled with horses that still influence all aspects of. Leo was inducted into the aqha hall of fame in 1989. Each chapter features a particular horse, and includes a story detailing the horse s life, photographs, a fourgeneration pedigree, and a summary of the horse s performance record and. These books, some of which are rare, include stories spanning subjects such as the settlement of the western frontier, cowboys, indians and their horses. Welcome to taborton equine books quality publications. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less. From smart little lena to gunner and first down dash to zips chocolate chip, the lineup is filled with horses that still influence all aspects of quarter horse. Listed in alphabetical order for more information click on the pictures. King helped start the bulldog style quarter horse on which the aqha was founded. Secrets of a legend quarter horse all breed pedigree. Later, he gained a hefty reputation of being a leading sire. His son, palleo pete, was the 1954 champion quarter running stallion. Not only are their strong bloodlines present in american bred horses, but they have become the founding sires for many successful australian bred studs as. This volume features 16 stallions and 2 mares, and starts with little joe, who preceded the formation of the american quarter horse associa.
Get the best deals on collectible horse books when you shop the largest online selection at. The american quarter horse by jack widmer 1 times the quarter horse by walter d. Joe hancock blue valentine driftwood leo sugar bars legendary quarter horses in our bloodlines. Outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares volume 1 ciarloni, diane on. Find the complete thoroughbred legends book series listed in order. With so many horse legends and myths surrounding our equine friends i thought it might be a bit of fun to delve into the fantasy world of horses. Features articles about legendary quarter horse stallions and mares who gain. Many great horses have played key roles in the quarter horse breed, and this book profiles some of the early day legends mostly stallions, but. Frank holmes has 32 books on goodreads with 229 ratings. This is a place for horsemen who are nuts about the history, bloodlines, progeny and performance records of horses. The quarter horse breed began when colonists in the 1600s on the. The western horseman legends series are designed to capture and preserve the history of the american quarter horse by profiling the breeds mostinfluential stallions and mares. Osborne 1 times wire to wire the walter merrick story by frank holmes 1 times legends 4. Legendary quarter horses in cnr quarter horses bloodlines.
We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares volume 3. Just like the previous two legends books, this one also profiles a number of stallions and several mares who gained fame in the american quarter horse association. Outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares by robert holmes 1 times legends 3. Horseman legends series, this 236page book profiles the following legendary horses. Here at last, the definitive history of the australian quarter horse. A dynamic new accounting of the golden years of the quarter horse. Click on the picture to go to the horses page for pictures and pedigree. Many great horses have played key roles in the quarter horse breed, and this book profiles some of the early day legends mostly stallions, but also a few mares. Leola, another daughter, was the first quarter horse to win three futurities, winning the oklahoma, colorado and wyoming futurities. In the late 1600s, colonists in virginia and the carolinas loved horse racing. Outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares goodhue, jim, holmes, frank, livingston, phil, simmons, diane on. King is still one of the most influential foundation quarter horses, even though he was born in the versatility that is produced in his descendants is unsurpassed, especially in ranch and cattle work.
Pedigree for chickarun, photos and offspring from the all breed horse pedigree database. Legends 7 highlights the lives of horses that built an industry, as told by. Pedigree for secrets of a legend, photos and offspring from the all breed horse pedigree database. Outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares volume 2. Cee heart quarter horses awarded sdqha 2017 producer of the year celebrating our 35th foal crop this year. This entertaining and informative volume of the grand old horses and the people. Fancy ranch gelding prospect for sale black hills, sd. Australian legends the history of outstanding quarter. Profiles of some of the earlyday legends of the quarter horse breed. These are the stallions and dams that dominate quarter horse news and have made such a huge impact on their breed. The legends series of books by the magazine western horseman, now numbering eight volumes, collects biographical sketches of horses acclaimed for their speed, formation, or sire or production record by the american quarter horse association. Click on the picture to go to the horse s page for. In 1968, the american quarter horse association commissioned orren mixer to paint the ideal american quarter horse. See more ideas about horses, american quarter horse and horse breeds.
Articles on quarter horses, paints, appaloosas, foundation horses and legends from the past. Condition books, entries, results and more the information quarter horse horsemen are looking for is available here as a downloadable pdf document. Legends 6 offers the latest installment in series designed to capture and preserve the history of the american quarter horse by profiling the breeds mostinfluential stallions and mares. There are many excellent and informative books available today on the history of the american quarter horse and the famous king ranch in texas. This volume profiles 17 stallions and 3 mares, many of whom rank among the most influential quarter horses that ever lived. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Legends volume 9 is a continuation of the popular series that showcases legendary american quarter horses. Horse tack horse racing american quarter horse quarter horses. Clabber 19361947 aqha hall of fame iron horse coys bonanza 19591976 driftwood 19321960 gonzales joe bailey 19191947 grey badger ii.
While some of them played roles in the formation of the breed, others are more contemporary. Throughout the history of horse racing, numerous famous champions have been born some famous for their multiple wins and staggering purses, their impressive lineage, ability to raise the spirits of a nation, or all of the above combined. Each book contains the stories of famous stallions and mares that have impacted the history of the american quarter horse breed. Buy legends by western horseman, western horseman online at alibris. From his personal involvement in the quarter horse industry during its formative years, ralph dye has authored many articles in the various publications with which he has been connected. Legends outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares edited by pat close western horseman magazine, 20012010. Legends, animals, animales, american quarter horse, animaux, animal books, animal, animais. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Leos daughter leota w was the 1947 cochampion quarter running twoyearold filly. Just like the previous two legends books, this one also profiles a number of stallions and several mares who gained fame in the american quarter horse. The american quarter horse association is reopening its service center on may 1 at heritage place inc. This volume easily the most diverse one in the series features top halter, cutting, reining, western pleasure and barrel racing lines.
Get the best deals on collectible horse books when you shop the. The reading room also provides a full collection of american quarter horse stud books and bound copies of the american quarter horse journal, the quarter racing journal and americas horse. Australian legends the history of outstanding quarter horses book. In the early years of the american quarter horse industry, leo was known primarily as a sizzling speed horse. The thoroughbred legends book series by multiple authors includes books man o war. Features articles about 23 influential quarter horse stallions and mares who gained fame in the early days of the aqha. Yet what sets the legends books apart from pure pedigree research is the personal information and commentary from the people involved with each horsethe people stories behind the horse. American quarter horse, quarter horses, horse breeds, legends, animals, horses, animales, animaux, animal books doc olena and smart little lena horse breeds horses transformers prime animals cow legends happy people life. Outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares by jim goodhue 1 times. The series are available at the western horseman bookstore. Outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares goodreads.
Sonny dee bar was a quarter horse stallion and famous sire of show horses, not only quarter horses but paint horses and appaloosas as well. This book however, covers the development of the australian quarter horse history, which began a relatively short time ago with the 1954 arrival of the first four king ranch stallions vaquero. The american quarter horse, or quarter horse, is an american breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Legends 7 offers the latest installment in a series designed to capture and preserve the history of the american quarter horse by profiling the breeds most influential stallions and mares. Outstanding quarter horse stallions and mares, volume 3. This volume easily the most diverse in the series features top halter, cutting, reining and western pleasure bloodlines. Features articles about legendary quarter horse stallions and mares who gained fame in the early days of the aqha, or who had a profound.
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