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The American Quarter Horse
The american quarter horse foal may be best taken care of by a thoroughly educated breeder.
This animal is renowned for its exceptionally strong body build, superb stamina, unquestionable agility and friendly temperament. Ever since it arrived in America, these qualities were meticulously cultivated by breeders. The breed was officially registered by the AQHA in 1940, and now there are more than 300,000 members of the association. This animal is relatively compact in size, standing 13-15 hands tall. They are usually pictured from behind in order to emphasize the sturdiness of the hindquarters. Unfortunately, they can be prone to many catchy and hereditary diseases, and breeders work hard toward the elimination of these predispositions.
The american quarter horse foal may be best taken care of by a thoroughly educated breeder.
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The American Quarter Horse -
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Pioneers heading West in the 18th century needed hardy, endurable mounts able to withstand harsh conditions and lack of food. When moving westward, these mounts were crossbred with feral Mustangs and mounts domesticated by the native tribes. All of them were the descendants of the Spanish stock brought to the New World by the Conquistadors. The new crossbred had innate “cow sense” and was ideal for working with cattle, which has become their main task for the next several centuries. These animals were indispensable for early settlers who used them both for work and for racing. The american quarter horse foal may be best taken care of by a thoroughly educated breeder.
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