🇺🇸 HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!! 🇺🇸 Today, in honor of Independence Day, we're celebrating the history of the American Quarter Horse! The origins of the breed can be traced back to the American Colonists who desired a horse that could effectively pull a plow or drive cattle during the week, then win a quarter-mile race on the weekend. They are known as "heavy-muscled horses, marked with small ears, a big jaw, remarkable intelligence and lightning speed up to a quarter of a mile" (The American Quarter Horse Association). The characteristics of the breed certainly vary depending on the breeder's desired traits. Just look at Dixie and Pixie who are more compact and stocky compared to Rowan's lean body and long legs! Not only do Quarter Horses excel at a variety of tasks, they also make excellent therapy horses! We love our Quarter Horses and are proud to celebrate them today! Learn more about the history of the breed here: https://www.aqha.com/history-of-the-quarter-horse