Joe Reed (1921–1947), often known as Joe Reed P-3, was a
Quarter Horse
The American Quarter Horse, or Quarter Horse, is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less; some have been clocked at s ...
racehorse
Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition. It is one of the most ancient of all sports, as its basic pr ...
from the early days of the
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 even ...
(or AQHA) that became an influential sire with the breed.
Life and racing career
Joe Reed P-3 was registered with number 3 in the AQHA. He was foaled in 1921, the offspring of two famous short track racehorses.Short ''First Twenty Quarter Horses'' p. 34 He was a
chestnut
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The name also refers to the edible nuts they produce.
The unrelat ...
stallion
A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded (castrated).
Stallions follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, "cresty" nec ...
, bred by Henry Lindsey of Granger, Texas. When he was registered with the AQHA he was owned by J. J. Slankard, of Elk City, Oklahoma.AQHA ''Official Stud Book and Registry Combined 1–5'' p. 79 He died on May 19, 1947. His sire was a
Thoroughbred
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that mainly raced on the short tracks who once famously lost to Pan Zareta.Denhardt "Foundation Sire Joe Reed P-3" ''Quarter Horse Journal'' pp. 18-20, 110 Joe Reed's dam was a
Louisiana
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bred quarter
mare
A mare is an adult female horse or other equine. In most cases, a mare is a female horse over the age of three, and a filly is a female horse three and younger. In Thoroughbred horse racing, a mare is defined as a female horse more than four ...
whose breeding has always been somewhat controversial.LeBlanc ''Cajun-Bred Running Horses'' pp. 32-34Joe Reed P-3 Pedigree at All Breed Pedigree retrieved on July 4, 2007
The actual decision to breed Della Moore to Joe Blair has always been attributed to the desire of the racetrack
groom
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When marrying, the bridegroom's future spouse (if female) is usually referred to as the bride. A bridegroom is typically attended by a best man an ...
s to quiet the two horses during a backside
craps
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game. According to this story, Della Moore was in
heat
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and both she and Joe Blair were making such a racket that it was disturbing the gambling, so the horses were bred to shut them up, without any knowledge of Della Moore's owner Henry Lindsey. Several months later, it became obvious that Della Moore was pregnant and Lindsey tracked down what exactly had happened. Joe Reed later turned into a decent
match race
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In sailboat racing it is differentiated from a fleet race, which almost always involves three or more competitors competing against each other, and team racing where teams consis ...
r himself, although all of his racing took place before the organization of the AQHA.Beckman "Joe Reed" ''Quarter Horse Journal'' pp. 36, 308
Breeding record and honors
Joe Reed was the sire of several outstanding horses, including
Joe Reed II
Joe Reed II (1936–1964) was a Quarter Horse racehorse from the early days of the American Quarter Horse Association (or AQHA) that became an influential sire with the breed.
Life
Joe Reed II was registered number 985 in the AQHA's stud book ...
, Red Joe of Arizona, Joe Sunday, Joe's Last, and Catechu. He was the double grandsire of Leo.Close and Simmons ''Legends: Outstanding Quarter Horse Stallions and Mares'' p. 148 Joe Reed P-3 sired six horses that earned a Race Register of Merit. Many of his daughters became the dams of Race Register of Merit earners. His son Joe Reed II was the Champion Quarter Running Stallion for 1942–1943.Wagoner ''Quarter Racing Digest'' p. 556 His grandson Jose Uno was inducted into the
National Cutting Horse Association The National Cutting Horse Association (or NCHA) is a non-profit equestrian organization headquartered in the US. Their primary purpose is to promote and sponsor cutting events.NCHA Horse Hall of Fame retrieved on July 4, 2007 More distant descendants include
Zippo Pat Bars
Zippo Pat Bars (1964–1988) was an American Quarter horse racehorse and showhorse who became an influential sire in the breed.
Life
Zippo Pat Bars was a son of the Thoroughbred stallion Three Bars out of a daughter of Leo named Leo Pat.Zippo ...
,
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 198 ...
,
Goetta
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Rugged Lark
Rugged Lark (May 1, 1981 – October 26, 2004) was Quarter Horse stallion who was a two-time American Quarter Horse Association (or AQHA) World Show Superhorse as well as being a three-time AQHA World Champion. He is also the winner of the S ...
Zippo Pine Bar
Zippo Pine Bar (1969-1998) is the leading Western Pleasure sire of Quarter Horses.
Life
Zippo Pine Bar was a 1969 sorrel son of Zippo Pat Bars out of Dollie Pine, a daughter of Poco Pine.AQHA Hall of Fame in 1992.