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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Shows Quarter Horse' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Shows Quarter Horse Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Shows Quarter Horse 1. The American Quarter Horse - By: Michael Russell It is thought, by some, that the foundation American Quarter Horse stock has at its roots Arabian, Turk, and Barb breeds. Others believe that the breed began with the acquisition of Chickasaw horses which were likely of Spanish extraction. Their history seems to begin around 1690, when horses export... Featured ArticleUtah Quarter Horse Association Takes Quarter Horse Racing Online Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Quarter Horse Association is running horses where they have never been before, on the World Wide Web. Starting on April 30th and continuing throughout the race meet in Utah, the UQHA will be broadcasting all races through their http://www.uqhra.com web site. Races will be streamed live over the Internet and will also be recorded and made available for viewing after the races have concluded.UQHA’s streaming media broadcast will allow Internet user ...
Read full story 2. Horses – Ancient Companions Of Mankind - By: Michael Russell The romance between horses and mankind has lasted for thousands of years. There are 5,000 year old drawings of horses. We can imagine ranks of chariots sweeping across a plain toward their terrified enemies, plumes of dust rising behind them and the thunder of pounding hooves panicking the hapless f... 3. Beat The Bookies - By: Ben Jones BEATING THE BOOKIES BETTING TIPS AND TRICKS You are free to sell, give away and distribute this e-book in anyway as long as it is not altered This ebook has been created to give you an insight how the bookies work and make there profits. Throughout this guide you wi... 4. From Lances To Light Sabers - By: David R. Why do we write? Well, that's a highly personal question forwhich each person needs to look inside him or herself to findthe answer, but I would guess that, in many cases, it is a wayto set aside "everyday" life for a while and retreat into asetting of your own creation. After all, when you'... 5. Horses - Whirlaway - By: Michael Russell Before the great horse Citation, who trainer Ben Jones and jockey Eddie Arcaro road to victory for the 1948 triple crown, there was another horse that they had the distinction of also riding to triple crown glory, one of the most wild horses in all of racing history. His name, Whirlaway. ... 6. Horses In Art - By: Andrea Balch The History of the horse in art is one that spans thousands of years, and goes back to before the horse was first domesticated. The discoveries of rock paintings at Lascaux and Avignon in France have provided us with an insight , not only in to the very early artists, but also of the p... 7. Draft (draught) Horses - The Belgian - By: Michael Russell - History As the name implies. this breed originated in Belgium. Back in the medieval times, the center of Western Europe became well-known for the large black horses known as "Flemish." These are the horses which carried the heavily armored knights into battle. By necessity, only the largest and ... 8. The Magnificent Andalusian - By: Michael Russell The Andalusian lineage dates back to prehistoric times. Cave paintings, discovered on the Iberian Peninsula and dated 20000 to 30000 B.C., show the Iberian Horse clearly. It is thought that as time progressed, the breed was influenced by strains of horses from the French Celts, Carthaginians, Romans... 9. Horses - War Admiral - By: Michael Russell Sometimes the sons of the fathers surpass the accomplishments of the father. Such was the case with one of the greatest races horses of all time, the son of Man O' War, War Admiral, who went on to become racing's 4th triple crown winner. War Admiral almost wasn't the 4th triple ... 10. Barrel Racing - Moving Up A Level - By: Michael Russell Barrel racing involves keeping your goals straight and being motivated. When setting goals, consider the level you and your horse are capable of competing in. It is best to start out in local shows. If you have been performing in local shows, maybe it is time to compete in a large association show. ... 11. Choosing A Barrel Horse - By: Michael Russell Selecting a barrel horse depends on the goals in mind for you and the horse. It also depends on your experience in barrel racing. If you’re a beginner barrel racer, buying a seasoned, older horse is probably better than buying a horse that requires an experienced rider. An older seasoned horse is ... 12. How To Wind A Cuckoo Clock - By: Dave Balch We have a lot of clocks in our home. Most of them make some sort of noise on the hour (steam trains, cartoon characters, birds, dogs, horses, wild animals; I'm not kidding!), some of them on the half-hour as well, and one that even chimes on the quarter hour. We just like clocks.... 13. Preparing For Your First Dressage Show - By: Tracy Masterson So, you are ready for your first dressage show. First, you should pick a small show for your very first show experience. The test you choose should be simple for your horse and yourself. You should always be schooling a level above what you decide to show. This way it is a pleasant experience for bo... 14. The Lipizzaners - By: Michael Russell Some History of the Lipizzaners The aristocratic Lipizzaners are descended from the Iberian Horse, which is the oldest breed in the world. Iberians were used as war horses from 4000 years before Mohammed, whe camels were used as mounts in warfare. And their Lipizzaner descendants today are trained... 15. The Majestic Arabian Horse - By: Michael Russell Bedouins believed that the horse was a gift from Allah. It was to be cherished, revered, almost worshipped. The Arabian horse has been bred for centuries, with its beginnings in the oases around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in the countries known in our modern history as Iran, Iraq, a... 16. Draft Horses - By: Michael Russell While there are a few more breeds in this class of horses, included are the top seven. They are listed in alphabetical order for ease of location. Look for your favorite. American Cream - History This breed is the only draft breed to originate in the United States. The granddam of the line was... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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| Flocked Horse Friends - 3-piece Set These handsome, richly textured horses are an excellent addition or a great beginning to any play horse collection. Set includes a large Quarter horse, large Arabian horse and a Quarter horse foal. Classically sized, these horses are an ideal fit for the Melissa & Doug Folding Horse Stable (sold separately).... |
| Flocked Horse Friends - 3-piece Set These handsome, richly textured horses are an excellent addition or a great beginning to any play horse collection. Set includes a large Quarter horse, large Arabian horse and a Quarter horse foal. Classically sized, these horses are an ideal fit for the Melissa & Doug Folding Horse Stable (sold separately).... |
| Mousepad: Quarter Horse "Add a dash of Quarter Horse excitement to your computer desktop with this full color Quarter Horse mousepad. This Quarter Horse mouse pad has rounded corners and a no-slip rubber base designed for mouse pad stability. Quarter Horse enthusiasts will enjoy the durable polyester fabric which provides optimal mousepad traction. A perfect gift for all Quarter Horse owners."... |
| American Quarter Horse White Quarter Horse from the Dandi Little Horse Champion series. Elegant and beautiful, and standing 5 1/2" high this velvety white quarter horse would love to be part of your Dandi Little Horse collection.... |