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American Quarter Horse Congress
The american quarter horse congress may be composed of members from various farms; this horse has generated quite a following.
If you watch a western movie, you will almost certainly see this animal. It is conspicuous by its sturdy and muscular body build and compact size. The cultivation of the breed began shortly after its arrival in America in the 17th century. These animals were and are extensively used in racing and rodeo competitions. Years of racing have contributed to the formation of an exclusively muscular body. The animal comes in 13 different colors, such as sorrel, chestnut, grullo, palomino, black, brown, bay, buckskin, dun, gray, red dun, red roan and blue roan.
The american quarter horse congress may be composed of members from various farms; this horse has generated quite a following.
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The ancestors of the modern breed were used for the various farm chores like plowing, pulling weights and also for pleasure riding. Many farmers took their equines into town for friendly races over short distances. As pioneers moved west, they took their cattle with them. First, it was not easy to control herds, but with the help of this versatile and endurable breed it was not a problem. So, the breed made another name for itself as the perfect cow pony. The versatility of the breed started in the 17-18th centuries when it was selectively bred for performing all these tasks. The american quarter horse congress may be composed of members from various farms; this horse has generated quite a following.
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