The American Quarter Horse is ~1200 pounds of pure power… The second fasted land animal in North America, the American Quarter Horse is well suited to all of the top end performance events, Cutting, Reined Cow Horse, Reining and Sprint Racing… Clocked at speeds in excess of 50 MPH, a Quarter Horses can stop and turn on a dime with gut wrenching power…

These events test the horse and riders full range of skills… Originally developed for sprint (quarter mile) racing the Quarter Horse has adapted well to ranch and cattle work. The Quarter Horse in addition to being an extremely proficient athlete, is generally very gentle and easy to be around…

While all breeds are welcome to compete in the NRCHA (Reined Cow Horse), NCHA (Cutting) and NHRA (Reining) events and shows, the American Quarter Horse dominates all these events…

The American Quarter Horse excels at cattle and ranch work while still making a great companion, trail, or pleasure horse…

Many of the best Appaloosa and American Paint horses competing in these events, are infused with Quarter Horse genetics…

For more information on the American Quarter Horse, contact the American Quarter Horse Association "AQHA"…

For information on the Appaloosa or Paint Horses contact their respective breed organization…