| The American Quarter Horse is a breed that is very | | | | They are a compact, well-muscled horse, typically |
| popular in America (and in Canada). | | | | used as a cattle horse, good for cutting, and reining. |
| The Quarter horse is probably most well known for | | | | Many of the rodeo horses, as well, are descendants |
| their race ability - running the quarter mile usually in 25 | | | | of this breed. |
| seconds or less. Watching the race, one gets into the | | | | The western pleasure type horse is usually a little |
| race only to find that it is already over! | | | | larger than the stock horse, although still only about 16 |
| This race horse is a slim horse, reflecting more of its | | | | hands high. If you watched any western movies, you |
| Thoroughbred breeding. In fact, this horse is becoming | | | | probably saw these type on the big screen. |
| a breed in itself, the Appendix. Once the Appendix | | | | Horse shows, specifically the Halter class, show off |
| horse proves it adheres to certain guidelines, it is | | | | these horse's exaggerated, well defined, muscle mass. |
| moved from the appendix of the AQHA into the | | | | Some vets are concerned that their skeletal system |
| association itself. | | | | can't adequately carry this well muscled horse, and |
| The stock type horse is a small, well muscled horse. | | | | could lead to some genetic disorders, and are |
| Their build is much the same as that of a bull dog. | | | | monitoring the breed. |
| They usually stand at about 15 hands high, with a | | | | This horse is truly a versatile horse. Cutting, reining, |
| broad chest and powerful hindquarters. | | | | racing, and yet, gentle enough for children to ride. |