“The world’s most versatile horse” is how the Quarter horse is known today. Founded from Arab, Barb and Turk breeds shipped to America by the Spanish. Selected stallions were crossed with mares which arrived from England.
The Quarter Horse began its change from sporting horse to working horse. With the movement of pioneers also went the Quarter Horse and in the 1800’s vast cattle ranches began stretching across the plains. It was there the Quarter Horse established its reputation.
The Quarter Horse proved to have cow sense and natural ability to judge the actions of cattle making the Quarter Horse the greatest at rounding up and trail driving in horse history.The first Quarter Horses were bought to Australia in 1954 and went to stud in Queensland. Shortly after in 1964, the Australian Quarter Horse Association was formed and has now become a formidable association in the horse industry.
For me it is a honour and privilege to be a member of the Australian Quarter Horse Association who are clearly seriously committed to persevering the breed through registration guidelines and record keeping. Today it is difficult to find a horse event that dose not have a Quarter Horse involved be it pure or cross breed. Their trainability personality confirmation and of coarse just plane fun to ride makes the Quarter Horse one of the most versatile all round horses there is performing at top levels in all equestrian events yet still being quiet enough for beginners or kids to ride!!!
From owning Quarter Horses all my life I started breeding in 2007 in Gippsland, after I proudly purchased TMD Smoke N Legend from Queensland. He has stunning conformation and is very well balanced, which added to his outstanding movement. His athleticism and versatility were also very evident in his lovely style and natural ability who’s breeding represents two influential bloodlines being ROC O’LENA and MR GUN SMOKE a pedigree packed full of winners.
