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American Quarter Horse Hall Of Fame
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum was created by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), based in Amarillo, Texas. Ground breaking construction of the Hall of Fame Museum began in 1989. The distinction is earned by people and horses who have contributed to the growth of the American Quarter Horse and "have been outstanding over a period of years in a variety of categories". In 1982, Bob Denhardt and Ernest Browning were the first individuals to receive the honor of being inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame. In 1989, Wimpy P-1, King P-234, Leo and Three Bars were the first horses inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame. Museum The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum features photographs of honorees and paintings of American Quarter Horses famous in the bloodlines of current champions. Many of the paintings are by the western artist Orren Mixer. There are interactive exhibits about horse anatomy, horse riding and disciplines of the American Quarter Horse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Quarter Horse Association
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), based in Amarillo, Texas, is an international organization dedicated to the preservation, improvement and record-keeping of the American Quarter Horse. The association sanctions many competitive events and maintains the official registry. The organization also houses the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum and sponsors educational programs. The organization was founded in 1940 in Fort Worth, Texas, and now has nearly 234,627 members, over 32,000 of whom are international. History The American Quarter Horse Association was born at a meeting on March 15, 1940, in Fort Worth, Texas. The original idea had come from articles published by Robert M. Denhardt during the 1930s about the history and characteristics of the quarter horse. In an article entitled "The Quarter Horse, Then and Now" in a 1939 ''Western Horseman'' magazine, Denhardt also suggested that those interested in forming a breed registry meet in Fort Worth to dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bert (horse)
Bert (1934—1956) was one of the most influential sires in the early years of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).Simmons ''Legends'' p. 115-116 He was posthumously inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame. Background and early life Foaled on March 24, 1934Nye ''Outstanding Modern Quarter Horse Sires'' p. 144-148 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bert was registered as number 227 with the AQHA.American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) ''Official Stud Book'' p. 86 His registration entry gives his breeder as Bert Benear of Tulsa, Oklahoma and his color as brown. His sire, Tommy Clegg was a descendant of Peter McCue while his dam, Mayflower, was descended from both Yellow Jacket and Yellow Wolf. Lady Coolidge was a dun mare foaled in 1928, bred by Mike Beetch of Lawton, Oklahoma. Her dam was a match racing mare with a time of eleven seconds for the 220 yards. Bert's sire was used on the Benear ranch as a cowhorse before he was sold to Howard Martin. Bert was bought as a colt by Bob Weime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonel Freckles
__NOTOC__ Colonel Freckles, a Quarter Horse stallion, was a cutting horse who earned $46,305.00 in National Cutting Horse Association (or NCHA) contests before retiring to a career at stud.Holmes ''Legends 6'' pp. 114–125 He died in October 1986 from complications of eating blister beetles. Among his offspring are Nu Cash, Doc Jewl Bar, Reveille Bar, Just Plain Colonel, Master Jay, Colonel Hotrodder, Colonel Flip, and Colonel Barrachone. Colonel Freckles was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum was created by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), based in Amarillo, Texas. Ground breaking construction of the Hall of Fame Museum began in 1989. The distinction is earned by people and ... in 2004. Pedigree Notes References All Breed Pedigree Pedigree of Colonel Frecklesretrieved on August 9, 2007 * * External links Colonel Freckles at Quarter Horse DirectoryColonel Freckles at Quarter Horse Legends {{authority c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clabber (horse)
Clabber (1936–1947) was a Quarter Horse stallion known as the ''Iron Horse'' for his ability to run and win match races after a day of ranch work.Simmons, et al. ''Legends 2'' p. 129 Life Clabber was registered as number 507 with the American Quarter Horse Association (or AQHA). Foaled in 1936, he was sorrel in color. His registration listing gives his sire as My Texas Dandy #4900 by *Porte Drapeau (TB). His first dam was Blondie S by Lone Star by Gold Enamel (TB). The second dam, or maternal granddam, was given as Emory Goldman by Capt. Joe.American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) ''Official Stud Book and Registry Combined 1–5'' p. 94 He was recorded as having been bred by Frank Smith of Big Foot, Texas. A. A. Nichols of Gilbert, Arizona registered him with the AQHA. He traced twice to Traveler on his dam's side.Clabber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicks Beduino
__NOTOC__ Chicks Beduino (1984–2003) as of the end of 2006 was second on the all-time list of leading Quarter Horse sires by races won by his offspring, and third on the all-time list of racing money earned by his offspring. He has sired one World Champion Quarter Running Horse – Whosleavingwho, as well as other champion horses including Separatist, Chicks First Policy, Corona Chick, This Snow is Royal, Artesias Special Chic, The Prize, Country Chics Man and Evening Snow.Staff "Hall of Fame 2007" ''Quarter Horse Journal'' p. 49 He died in 2003 from kidney failure. Chicks Beduino was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum was created by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), based in Amarillo, Texas. Ground breaking construction of the Hall of Fame Museum began in 1989. The distinction is earned by people and ... in 2007. Pedigree Notes References * * External links All Breed Pedigree Database of Chichs BeduinoC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Do Good
Do Good (1938–1960) was a Quarter Horse mare who was noted for being an outstanding broodmare of race horses. She was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Association's (or AQHA) Hall of Fame in 2008.Staff "Hall of Fame: Inductees Represent the Best of AQHA" ''Quarter Horse Journal'' p. 45 Life Do Good was bred by Jim Harkey of Carlsbad, New Mexico Carlsbad ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census, the city population was 32,238. Carlsbad is centered at the intersection of U.S. R ... and was foaled in 1938. She was bought by Frank Vessels Sr. in 1945, and was never raced or shown. She produced 13 foals in her lifetime. Pedigree Notes References * * External links All Breed Pedigree Database pedigree of Do Good American Quarter Horse broodmares 1938 racehorse births 1960 racehorse deaths AQHA Hall of Fame (horses) {{horse-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicado V
Chicado V (1950 – ) was a Champion Quarter Horse race horse foaled (born) in 1950, and considered one of the outstanding broodmares of her breed.Wyant "Chicado V" ''Legends 5'' pp. 218–227 She was bred by Frank Vessels of Los Alamitos, California, and trained by Earl Holmes. Chicado V started only six times because knee problems cut short her racing career. However, she won her first two starts while breaking or equaling track records, and was given the title of co-Champion Quarter Running Two-Year-Old Filly by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) in 1952. The next year she ran her last four races, winning once and setting one more speed record. After her last race, in , she was retired from the track to become a broodmare, and had nine foals. Two of her offspring were named Champion Quarter Running Horses, and all her foals had a total of seven stakes race wins. One of her daughters, Table Tennis, went on to become a noted broodmare herself, as did Tabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherry Lake (horse)
A registered Thoroughbred, Cherry Lake raced mostly on the Quarter Horse racetracks and made her mark on the Quarter Horse breed as a broodmare. She was posthumously inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame. Background Cherry Lake was a registered Thoroughbred mare, the daughter of Lake Erie and out of a daughter of Nechao named Cherao.All Breed Pedigree of Cherry Lake retrieved on June 30, 2007 Her was a son of the U. S. Triple Crown winner |
Rocket Bar (horse)
Rocket Bar (1951–1970) was a registered Thoroughbred stallion that made his mark on the Quarter Horse racetracks and as a breeding stallion. Life Rocket Bar was a registered Thoroughbred son of Three Bars that foaled in Arizona in 1951.Simmons, et al. ''Legends 2'' pp. 134–139All Breed Pedigree Pedigree of Rocket Bar' He raced until 1958, when he was sold and started a career in the breeding shed. Racing career On the Quarter Horse tracks, Rocket Bar started once and came in third. He reached an AA speed rating in that one start, earning him a Race Register of Merit with the American Quarter Horse Association (or AQHA).Wagoner ''Quarter Horse Digest'' pp. 1017–1021 On the Thoroughbred tracks, he started 35 times in six years. From those starts, he won 16 times, came in second 6 times and was third 4 times. He earned a total of $22,904.00 and won the 1956 and 1957 Phoenix Gold Cup Handicap.Bloodstock Research & Statistical Bureau ''American Produce Records'' p. 3521] ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charger Bar
An outstanding Quarter Horse racehorse, Charger Bar (1968–1997) was the 1971 World Champion Quarter Running Horse and an American Quarter Horse Association (or AQHA) Superior Race Horse. She was posthumously inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame. Background Charger Bar was foaled in 1968, a bay filly sired by Tiny Charger and out of a daughter of Rocket Bar (TB) named La Ree Bar.Wagoner ''Quarter Racing Digest'' p. 199 Her sire was a son of Depth Charge (TB) out of a descendant of Clabber.All Breed Pedigree of Charger Bar retrieved on June 30, 2007 Racing career Charger Bar's racing record was forty-three starts in six years. She won twenty-eight of her races, and placed second in three and third in six. She earned a total of $495,437.00 in purse money. Char ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casey's Ladylove
Casey's Retail Company (doing business as Casey's) is a chain of convenience stores in the Midwestern and Southern United States. The company is headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines. As of April 30, 2019, Casey's had 2,146 stores in 16 states. Following 7-Eleven's purchase of Speedway, Casey's is the 3rd largest convenience store chain in the United States (after 7-Eleven and Circle K) and the largest that is wholly American-owned. It is one of two Iowa-based Fortune 500 companies. History In 1959, Donald Lamberti leased a service station in Des Moines, Iowa, from his father. After successfully remodeling the station into a convenience store and operating it for nine years, his gasoline supplier and friend, Kurvin C. (K.C.) Fish, suggested that he purchase the Square Deal Oil Company, a service station available for sale in Boone, Iowa. Lamberti followed Fish's advice and purchased the station, which he renamed "Casey's" after Fish and as with his leased store ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Easter Bunny
Black Easter Bunny (born 1949) was a Quarter Horse racehorse who raced during the early 1950s, winning many races against some of the giants of the breed.Nye ''Great Moments in Quarter Horse Racing History'' p. 104-106 Life Black Easter Bunny was foaled in 1949 and was a black Quarter Horse mare. She was sired by Hysition, a Thoroughbred stallion, and her dam was a Quarter Horse mare named Flicka.Wagoner ''Quarter Racing Digest'' p. 115 Her dam traced back to Chicaro, a Thoroughbred, as well as tracing three times to Little Joe, a son of Traveler. ''All Breed Pedigree Database'' Racing career On the track, Black Easter Bunny started 111 times, placing first in twenty-one of those races. She placed second twenty-two times and came in third thirteen times. She earned an AAA ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
