We now offer integration to the usda on all breed registry software. Accredited texasbred racing stock is any horse registered with the american. Stallion sheet american quarter horse association, aqha registration. Breeders might refer to some of these lines as foundationbred, implying dominant sires of the late 19th and. Breed registry software is a complete herd registry for both large and small associations. Breeds and associations a directory of the top quarter. The concept is somewhat flexible in horses, as open stud books are created for developing horse breeds that are not yet fully truebreeding. You are welcome to add the horse using the maintenance menu.
Using the latest technology in the industry, our horse registry software can be designed specially for your association. The paint horse association of australia was formed in 1973 to collect, record and preserve the pedigrees of paint horses. To search for a horse in the database, simply enter the horses name in the form above. While there is no scientifically accepted definition of the term breed, a breed is generally defined as having distinct truebreeding characteristics over a number of generations. The aqha racing challenge is a program that was designed to provide more racing. Now, more than 40 years on, we have experienced enormous growth in members and the paint horse breed. Includes information on programs sponsored by the aqha including youth, american quarter horse racing, american quarter horse showing, and recreational riding. Official breed registry and membership association for the american quarter horse.
The modern breed maintains bloodlines tracing to the foundation bloodstock of the registry. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less. American half quarter horse registry recognizing all half quarter. The pintaloosa registry is a branch of the international spotted horse registry. Find and compare the top horse software on capterra. January 14, 2008 the american quarter horse association aqha, the worlds largest equine breed registry and membership organization, has reached the 5 millionth registration milestone. Aqha international headquarters in amarillo, texas, issues and maintains the pedigrees and registration records of all american quarter horses, and oversees various programs and incentives including races, shows, recreational activities and supporting sponsorships that promote oldest, distinct breed of horse. American quarter horse association mailing address. An unregistered horse that has distinct western conformation or ability, may be eligible for foundation registration, pending classification. American quarter horse association registry reaches 5.
Find quarter horse stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. American quarter horse free pedigree search all breed pedigree. We always recommend dna typing, especially if the horse is a futurity or incentive program prospect or if you plan to breed the horse. This was the beginning of americas long love affair with the breed. Listing of upcoming events and competitions, member clubs, and associated links. We have been assisting horse shows for over 20 years across the country and internationally. The impact of selective breeding on the diversity and structure of the qh breed was evaluated using pedigree analysis and genomewide snp data from horses representing 6 performance groups halter, western pleasure. Once upon a time, the american quarter horse association relied on the antiquated method of using email to communicate with attendees and event staff during their world shows and events throughout the year. A small number of dedicated breeders preserved the appaloosa as a distinct breed until the appaloosa horse club aphc was formed as the breed registry in 1938. A complete software package that allows you to track complete performance data for your association. A breed registry, also known as a herdbook, studbook or register, in animal husbandry and the hobby of animal fancy, is an official list of animals within a specific breed whose parents are known.
Research foundation quarter horse percentage nfqha. Aqha is the worlds largest breed registry and equine recreational. Reined cow horse wr this cat smart offspring win big. The rulebook app is the best companion when attending shows, races and performance events. The morgan breeds official registry, volume i was published in 1894.
Two of the most popular events at shows and futurities. Nov 29, 20 a breed known for its versatility, the american quarter horse qh, is increasingly bred for performance in specific disciplines. Rancho san francisco 9028 state park road, lockhart, tx 78644 5123986642 website. Rosewood is a working ranch and has an active breeding program. Stallion register quarter horse news home facebook. Aqha uses alertmedia notification system to improve event. The american quarter horse association did not form until 1940 and many foundation horses in the quarter horses background are morgans. Enter the american quarter horses registered name or registration number and look up the report you want to purchase or click on the tab for single record. American quarter horse association company profile and. The american half quarter horse registry is dedicated to recognizing all half and partial bred quarter horses all over the world. We are currently booking ads for the 2020 quarter horse news stallion register. The allbreed pedigree database offers a free american quarter horse pedigree search for hundreds of thousands of horses. The american quarter horse association was organized in 1940 with similar intent. In most cases, bloodlines of horse breeds are recorded with a breed registry.
However, in the early 1960s, a group of horse lovers who appreciated the paint for its unusual appearance created a registry for the breed that helped it survive and grow. The american quarter horse was the first breed that was developed in the u. Percentage calculation foundation quarter horse association. Of course, when aqha was originally founded by robert denhardt to preserve the bulldog type quarter horse, the blood in the founding stock was a mixture of barb, thoroughbred, mustang, arab, draft horse, and a myriad of other blood. Have halter horses become the bodybuilders of the equine world. A breed known for its versatility, the american quarter horse qh, is increasingly bred for performance in specific disciplines.
Since quarter horsethoroughbred crosses continue to enter the official registry of the american quarter horse breed, this creates a continual gene flow from the thoroughbred breed into the american quarter horse breed, which has altered many of the characteristics that typified the breed in the early years of its formation. A breed registry was founded in 1954, and within 15 years had registered 12,500 ponies. The breed originated from arabian, turk and barb breeds and was named for its ability to run a quarter of a mile faster than any other breed. Our horse registry software offers official horse records for large and small associations. Discover breeding quarter horses for sale on americas biggest equine marketplace.
American quarter horse association operates as a equine breed registry and membership organization. Oct 01, 2003 the morgan breed s official registry, volume i was published in 1894. Quickly browse through hundreds of options and narrow down your top choices with our free, interactive tool. The american quarter horse association aqha, based in amarillo, texas, is an international. Although called ponies, poas have the phenotype of a small horse, combining mainly arabian and american quarter horse attributes. Registries also are considered the authority as to whether a given breed is listed as a horse or a pony. Contact karen barnhart for more information and to submit your forms.
The terms studbook and register are also used to refer to lists of male animals standing at stud, that is, those. As a result, the largest equine breed registry and membership organization struggled to provide realtime updates and other important notifications that were crucial to the. Breeding an affected heterozygous horse nh to an affected heterozygous horse nh will result in approximately 50% carrying the defective gene nh, approximately 25% will be normal nn and approximately 25% will be homozygous carriers. Download a pdf of the qhn stallion register advertising specs here. Download a pdf of the qhn stallion register advertising customer form here. However, the registry was closed to all of these breeds except the thoroughbred.
The american quarter horse association is the largest equine breed registry in the world and is the official recordkeeping and governing body of the american quarter. The mare must still breed to an accredited texas stallion at least every other breeding. All wisconsin quarter horse shows use timz horse show manager. The official handbook of rules and regulations of the american quarter horse association. Press release horse racing horse racing entries horse. And it was a quarter horse called cisco who appeared in the film dances with. The impact of selective breeding on the diversity and structure of the qh breed was evaluated using pedigree analysis and genomewide snp data from horses representing 6 performance groups halter, western pleasure, reining, working. The term quarter horse as a breed, does not show up in any book until after 1940. Each horse has about 5 pages dedicated to them and their notable offspring, and about 510 pictures relevant to that horse and offspring. This 18 month old filly shows the muscling and post legs of many halter horses and carries the hypp gene shes nh. Our breed registry program will print custom registration and performance certificates. Today, the pony of the americas club is one of the largest and most active youthoriented horse breed registries in the us. Money attributed to a horse is the amount of money that particular horse won. Rejected by the quarter horse registry because of their coat markings, these patterned horses had no official recognition in the horse world.
Horses under the age of 12 months at the time of registration with the ahqhr are required to have a breeders certificate signed by the owners of the sire andor dam if registered. This volume in particular covers the best of the best in my opinion. For example, quarter horse names include doc, poco, bar, zip, peppy, and leo. Feb 21, 2017 january 14, 2008 the american quarter horse association aqha, the worlds largest equine breed registry and membership organization, has reached the 5 millionth registration milestone. Down the fence and when you are done she will make an. The registration certificate, virtual certificate, or racing permit issued by the applicable breed registry for the horse is on file with the racing secretary. All breeds akhal teke horse alpaca american appendix aaha american brindle equine association american buckskin abra american cream draft american creme and white albino american dartmoor pony american gaited endurance horse american half quarter horse registry american indian horse registry american paint pony american polo horse american. Oftentimes, breed registry websites will offer limited pedigree services for free, though some charge a minor fee.
Texas horsemans directory list of national horse breed. The terms studbook and register are also used to refer to lists of male. The purpose of the foundation quarter horse registry is to preserve, protect, and perpetuate the working cow horse bloodlines of the foundation quarter horse by the individuals that the fqhr deems as foundation bred. Filter by popular features, pricing options, number of users and more. For information about the accredited texas bred program or tqha race. The 40th annual jay pumphrey cowboy classic memorial invitational will be held wednesday, august 28, at the links at sierra blanca in ruidoso, new mexico. Registration number 5,000,000 is being held for shelly nielsen of alberta, canada, who purchased the naming rights through an online auction.
Famous fact the american quarter horses association is the largest breed registry with over 3 million horses listed. The american quarter horse association did not form until 1940 and many foundation horses in the quarter horse s background are morgans. American quarter horse association company profile and news. Medicinemerial veterinary summer scholars program k. Just a few breed association sites that may be of use to you are below there are many, many more. The association maintains the official registry and looks at preserving and improving the quarter horse. Animals are usually registered by their breeders while they are young. This page is a list of horse and pony breeds, and also includes terms for types of horse that are not necessarily standardized breeds but are often labeled as breeds. This is an essential read for those interested in the strong foundations of the quarter horse breed. Get pedigrees reports and a free five generation pedigree chart.
American quarter horse association registry reaches 5 million. The american quarter horse association is the largest equine breed registry in the world and is the official recordkeeping and governing body of the american quarter horse industry. American sulphur horse association asha is the official registry for spanish sulphur horses american warmblood society sporthorses of full or part, appaloosa, pinto, paint, quarter horse, thoroughbred that are competing or bred to compete in dressage usdf ridden or inhand events, jumping ahsa, eventing usea, or combined driving ads. Since 1980, aqha racing has hosted the annual jay pumphrey cowboy classic golf tournament, which coincides with all american week and the ruidoso select yearling sale at ruidoso downs. The organization also houses the american quarter horse hall of fame and museum and sponsors educational programs. Download aqha 2019 rulebook and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Parental verification adds credibility and value to your horse, even if for just sire or dam. Have halter horses become the bodybuilders of the equine. All breed pedigree database containing more than 6. This 30th annual quarter horse news equistat cutting annual statistics contains information that was compiled, researched and tabulated by equistat, a division of cowboy publishing group. Horse scanner is your horse a pony of the americas. As a result, the largest equine breed registry and membership organization struggled to provide realtime updates and other important notifications that were crucial to the success of their. The american quarter horse, or quarter horse, is an american breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances.
A breed known for its versatility, the american quarter horse qh. The american quarter horse association is the largest equine breed. We know how horse shows need to run efficiently and created timz horse show manager for show management and exhibitors and continue to add. Americas horse is also one of the most popular breeds in the world. The western horse registry annexing all western breed horses. The company provides competitions, horseback riding programs, and shows. Ahqhr makes this process very simple for breeders to quickly fill out and sign a breeders certificate online. The complete content of this site including text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, and software code is the property of the american azteca horse international association or its content suppliers and protected by u. The quarter horse news stallion register is the leading stallion resource guide for mare owners in the western.