The American Quarterhorse / Photography by David R. Stoecklein.
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TextPublication details: Ketchum, Idaho : Stoecklein Pub. & Photography, 2004.Edition: 2004 Hardcover edDescription: 304 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cmISBN: - 1931153620
- 9781931153621
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Adult Book
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Main Library | Oversize | 636.133 S871 | Available | 33111006704544 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This new book by photographer David R. Stoecklein is a celebration of the Quarter Horse, the history of its evolution, and the ranches that breed these powerful creatures. The Quarter Horse is highly valued for its superior athletic abilities, good breeding, calm disposition, intelligence, and is considered an outstanding all-around horse. The horse is popular with ranchers and rodeo competitors and is used in many different disciplines.
Some people say the American Quarter Horse is one of the most popular equine breeds - the horses are used in many different disciplines throughout the world and it is the oldest breed in the country. American Quarter Horses were prized in the 1600s for their ability to run short distances at very high speeds, especially the quarter-mile. Today, they are highly valued for their superior athletic abilities, good breeding, calm dispositions, and intelligence, and are considered outstanding all-around horses.