If there’s one thing all American Quarter Horses have in common, it’s a willing spirit. Well, make that a willing spirit and owners willing to brag until the cows come home about their amazing horses.
Quarter Horse owners tend to have a tenacious streak that has made the American Quarter Horse Association the largest single breed horse registry in the world, not just the United States. They are loyal to their chosen breed, and for good reason.
Back in the 1940s, when AQHA was young, cattle producers and race enthusiasts were feuding over what exactly was the best kind of Quarter Horse. The so-called bulldog men wanted a stout body built to go all day for ranch work, while the racers wanted a sleek, greyhound body built for speed.
After a few years of squabbling, the compromise the founders reached was simple: “You do you, and I’ll do me. You build your dreams, and I’ll build mine.”
Breeders have long focused on the horses that can make their individual dreams come true, and the result
