Americas horse is also one of the most popular breeds in the world. This is an essential read for those interested in the strong foundations of the quarter horse breed. Registries also are considered the authority as to whether a given breed is listed as a horse or a pony. Ahqhr makes this process very simple for breeders to quickly fill out and sign a breeders certificate online. The term quarter horse as a breed, does not show up in any book until after 1940.
The organization also houses the american quarter horse hall of fame and museum and sponsors educational programs. In most cases, bloodlines of horse breeds are recorded with a breed registry. Aqha uses alertmedia notification system to improve event. A breed known for its versatility, the american quarter horse qh. Horses under the age of 12 months at the time of registration with the ahqhr are required to have a breeders certificate signed by the owners of the sire andor dam if registered. The pintaloosa registry is a branch of the international spotted horse registry. Quickly browse through hundreds of options and narrow down your top choices with our free, interactive tool. Animals are usually registered by their breeders while they are young. The american quarter horse association was organized in 1940 with similar intent.
Just a few breed association sites that may be of use to you are below there are many, many more. We now offer integration to the usda on all breed registry software. The 40th annual jay pumphrey cowboy classic memorial invitational will be held wednesday, august 28, at the links at sierra blanca in ruidoso, new mexico. The complete content of this site including text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, and software code is the property of the american azteca horse international association or its content suppliers and protected by u. All breed pedigree database containing more than 6. While there is no scientifically accepted definition of the term breed, a breed is generally defined as having distinct truebreeding characteristics over a number of generations. Percentage calculation foundation quarter horse association.
The american quarter horse association did not form until 1940 and many foundation horses in the quarter horse s background are morgans. Nov 29, 20 a breed known for its versatility, the american quarter horse qh, is increasingly bred for performance in specific disciplines. An unregistered horse that has distinct western conformation or ability, may be eligible for foundation registration, pending classification. A breed registry, also known as a herdbook, studbook or register, in animal husbandry and the hobby of animal fancy, is an official list of animals within a specific breed whose parents are known. A complete software package that allows you to track complete performance data for your association.
The breed originated from arabian, turk and barb breeds and was named for its ability to run a quarter of a mile faster than any other breed. The paint horse association of australia was formed in 1973 to collect, record and preserve the pedigrees of paint horses. Stallion sheet american quarter horse association, aqha registration. Our breed registry program will print custom registration and performance certificates. This was the beginning of americas long love affair with the breed. Of course, when aqha was originally founded by robert denhardt to preserve the bulldog type quarter horse, the blood in the founding stock was a mixture of barb, thoroughbred, mustang, arab, draft horse, and a myriad of other blood. However, in the early 1960s, a group of horse lovers who appreciated the paint for its unusual appearance created a registry for the breed that helped it survive and grow. American sulphur horse association asha is the official registry for spanish sulphur horses american warmblood society sporthorses of full or part, appaloosa, pinto, paint, quarter horse, thoroughbred that are competing or bred to compete in dressage usdf ridden or inhand events, jumping ahsa, eventing usea, or combined driving ads. This page is a list of horse and pony breeds, and also includes terms for types of horse that are not necessarily standardized breeds but are often labeled as breeds. Stallion register quarter horse news home facebook. A breed registry was founded in 1954, and within 15 years had registered 12,500 ponies. Money attributed to a horse is the amount of money that particular horse won.
Contact karen barnhart for more information and to submit your forms. Horse scanner is your horse a pony of the americas. A small number of dedicated breeders preserved the appaloosa as a distinct breed until the appaloosa horse club aphc was formed as the breed registry in 1938. The association maintains the official registry and looks at preserving and improving the quarter horse. Breeders might refer to some of these lines as foundationbred, implying dominant sires of the late 19th and. Rosewood is a working ranch and has an active breeding program. American quarter horse association company profile and news. The terms studbook and register are also used to refer to lists of male animals standing at stud, that is, those.
Each horse has about 5 pages dedicated to them and their notable offspring, and about 510 pictures relevant to that horse and offspring. Accredited texasbred racing stock is any horse registered with the american. Includes information on programs sponsored by the aqha including youth, american quarter horse racing, american quarter horse showing, and recreational riding. The registration certificate, virtual certificate, or racing permit issued by the applicable breed registry for the horse is on file with the racing secretary. American quarter horse association registry reaches 5. The american half quarter horse registry is dedicated to recognizing all half and partial bred quarter horses all over the world. Once upon a time, the american quarter horse association relied on the antiquated method of using email to communicate with attendees and event staff during their world shows and events throughout the year. Parental verification adds credibility and value to your horse, even if for just sire or dam. American quarter horse association registry reaches 5 million. The aqha racing challenge is a program that was designed to provide more racing. The concept is somewhat flexible in horses, as open stud books are created for developing horse breeds that are not yet fully truebreeding. The american quarter horse, or quarter horse, is an american breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Today, the pony of the americas club is one of the largest and most active youthoriented horse breed registries in the us.
All wisconsin quarter horse shows use timz horse show manager. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less. Aqha international headquarters in amarillo, texas, issues and maintains the pedigrees and registration records of all american quarter horses, and oversees various programs and incentives including races, shows, recreational activities and supporting sponsorships that promote oldest, distinct breed of horse. We are currently booking ads for the 2020 quarter horse news stallion register.
The terms studbook and register are also used to refer to lists of male. Aqha is the worlds largest breed registry and equine recreational. We always recommend dna typing, especially if the horse is a futurity or incentive program prospect or if you plan to breed the horse. And it was a quarter horse called cisco who appeared in the film dances with. Feb 21, 2017 january 14, 2008 the american quarter horse association aqha, the worlds largest equine breed registry and membership organization, has reached the 5 millionth registration milestone. The rulebook app is the best companion when attending shows, races and performance events. Since quarter horsethoroughbred crosses continue to enter the official registry of the american quarter horse breed, this creates a continual gene flow from the thoroughbred breed into the american quarter horse breed, which has altered many of the characteristics that typified the breed in the early years of its formation. The company provides competitions, horseback riding programs, and shows. Have halter horses become the bodybuilders of the equine. Listing of upcoming events and competitions, member clubs, and associated links. American quarter horse association company profile and.
The american quarter horse association is the largest equine breed registry in the world and is the official recordkeeping and governing body of the american quarter horse industry. American quarter horse free pedigree search all breed pedigree. The impact of selective breeding on the diversity and structure of the qh breed was evaluated using pedigree analysis and genomewide snp data from horses representing 6 performance groups halter, western pleasure. However, the registry was closed to all of these breeds except the thoroughbred. Since 1980, aqha racing has hosted the annual jay pumphrey cowboy classic golf tournament, which coincides with all american week and the ruidoso select yearling sale at ruidoso downs.
Using the latest technology in the industry, our horse registry software can be designed specially for your association. Oct 01, 2003 the morgan breed s official registry, volume i was published in 1894. The american quarter horse association did not form until 1940 and many foundation horses in the quarter horses background are morgans. A breed known for its versatility, the american quarter horse qh, is increasingly bred for performance in specific disciplines. Download a pdf of the qhn stallion register advertising customer form here. Our horse registry software offers official horse records for large and small associations.
The modern breed maintains bloodlines tracing to the foundation bloodstock of the registry. To search for a horse in the database, simply enter the horses name in the form above. Rancho san francisco 9028 state park road, lockhart, tx 78644 5123986642 website. As a result, the largest equine breed registry and membership organization struggled to provide realtime updates and other important notifications that were crucial to the success of their. Breed registry software is a complete herd registry for both large and small associations. The american quarter horse association aqha, based in amarillo, texas, is an international. Rejected by the quarter horse registry because of their coat markings, these patterned horses had no official recognition in the horse world. Famous fact the american quarter horses association is the largest breed registry with over 3 million horses listed. The quarter horse news stallion register is the leading stallion resource guide for mare owners in the western. Discover breeding quarter horses for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace. Reined cow horse wr this cat smart offspring win big.
The purpose of the foundation quarter horse registry is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the working cow horse bloodlines of the foundation quarter horse by the individuals that the fqhr deems as foundation bred. The american quarter horse was the first breed that was developed in the u. This volume in particular covers the best of the best in my opinion. Now, more than 40 years on, we have experienced enormous growth in members and the paint horse breed.
Research foundation quarter horse percentage nfqha. American half quarter horse registry recognizing all half quarter. The impact of selective breeding on the diversity and structure of the qh breed was evaluated using pedigree analysis and genomewide snp data from horses representing 6 performance groups halter, western pleasure, reining, working. We have been assisting horse shows for over 20 years across the country and internationally. Find and compare the top horse software on capterra. Download a pdf of the qhn stallion register advertising specs here. Texas horsemans directory list of national horse breed.
Official breed registry and membership association for the american quarter horse. As a result, the largest equine breed registry and membership organization struggled to provide realtime updates and other important notifications that were crucial to the. For example, quarter horse names include doc, poco, bar, zip, peppy, and leo. Breeds and associations a directory of the top quarter.
American quarter horse association mailing address. Breeding an affected heterozygous horse nh to an affected heterozygous horse nh will result in approximately 50% carrying the defective gene nh, approximately 25% will be normal nn and approximately 25% will be homozygous carriers. You are welcome to add the horse using the maintenance menu. The mare must still breed to an accredited texas stallion at least every other breeding. Have halter horses become the bodybuilders of the equine world. The morgan breeds official registry, volume i was published in 1894. We know how horse shows need to run efficiently and created timz horse show manager for show management and exhibitors and continue to add. This 30th annual quarter horse news equistat cutting annual statistics contains information that was compiled, researched and tabulated by equistat, a division of cowboy publishing group. Medicinemerial veterinary summer scholars program k.
American quarter horse association operates as a equine breed registry and membership organization. January 14, 2008 the american quarter horse association aqha, the worlds largest equine breed registry and membership organization, has reached the 5 millionth registration milestone. Two of the most popular events at shows and futurities. All breeds akhal teke horse alpaca american appendix aaha american brindle equine association american buckskin abra american cream draft american creme and white albino american dartmoor pony american gaited endurance horse american half quarter horse registry american indian horse registry american paint pony american polo horse american. Press release horse racing horse racing entries horse. Although called ponies, poas have the phenotype of a small horse, combining mainly arabian and american quarter horse attributes. The western horse registry annexing all western breed horses. Get pedigrees reports and a free five generation pedigree chart.
Enter the american quarter horses registered name or registration number and look up the report you want to purchase or click on the tab for single record. The allbreed pedigree database offers a free american quarter horse pedigree search for hundreds of thousands of horses. Registration number 5,000,000 is being held for shelly nielsen of alberta, canada, who purchased the naming rights through an online auction. Find quarter horse stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. Down the fence and when you are done she will make an. The official handbook of rules and regulations of the american quarter horse association. The american quarter horse association is the largest equine breed. Filter by popular features, pricing options, number of users and more. This 18 month old filly shows the muscling and post legs of many halter horses and carries the hypp gene shes nh. For information about the accredited texas bred program or tqha race. Download aqha 2019 rulebook and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Oftentimes, breed registry websites will offer limited pedigree services for free, though some charge a minor fee.
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