These horses are easily recognized by their unique features. They have a \u201cbulldog\u201d
\nbody type. Foundation Quarter Horses are built low to the ground, but heavy with
\nmuscle. While most don\u2019t exceed 15 hands, they can easily be over 1,200 pounds in
\nweight.<\/p>\n
Their eyes are wide set on a broad head. They have small ears, a bulging jaw,
\na moderate-length neck, and sloping shoulders. Their back is short and they have
\nmuscular hindquarters. These horses are dense, sturdy, and strong. While most are bay
\nand brown, there are some duns and palominos out there.<\/p>\n
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What are they used for?<\/strong><\/p>\n Once upon a time, foundation Quarter Horses were highly valued by American settlers. Well-Known Foundation Quarter Horses<\/strong><\/p>\n This list is a small sample of the many incredible horses that are 100% foundation. You \uf0b7 Joe Hancock \uf0b7 Wimpy Quarter Horses are one of the most popular horse breeds in America. It\u2019s fascinating to Some might say there are actually two types of Quarter Horses, a modern version and an original or foundation one. It was during the 20th century that the breed was heavily influenced by Thoroughbred blood. This created a horse that excelled in flat races. It\u2019s said that most of today\u2019s Quarter Horses have as much…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":38411,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[63],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-riding"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThey could pull wagons, work in the fields, move cattle, and ride for hours. They were
\nand are known for their incredible versatility. In modern days, they\u2019re praised for their
\nstrength, speed, cow sense, and kind temperaments. Nothing beats their reliable and
\ncalm work ethic. Many are used on cattle ranches for cutting, roping, and other various
\nduties. In the show ring, these horses are competitive in reining, working cowhorse, and
\ncutting.<\/p>\n
\ncan find the complete list on the FQHA website (https:\/\/www.fqha.com\/articles\/100percentfoundationstallions.htm).<\/p>\n
\n\uf0b7 Blackburn
\n\uf0b7 King<\/p>\n
\n\uf0b7 Poco Bueno
\n\uf0b7 Joe Cody
\n\uf0b7 Continental King
\n\uf0b7 Peppy San
\n\uf0b7 Hollywood Smoke
\n\uf0b7 Be Aech Enterprise<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/yourhorsefarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cowboy-scaled.jpg\")
Others like Topsail Cody and Hollywood Dun It have a very high percentage. Some of these
\nstallions made it into the NRHA Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n
\nlearn about their history and how they developed over the centuries. Many performance
\nhorses can trace their lineage back to foundation sires. To this day, there are still many
\nbreeders that focus on preserving the original Quarter Horse. They have
\nearned their place in many barns (and hearts)!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"