The American Quarter Horse is the most popular horse breed in the United States and one of the most versatile in the world. Named for their unmatched speed over a quarter-mile, they excel in western riding disciplines, ranch work, barrel racing, and trail riding. Their calm, willing temperament makes them suitable for riders of all experience levels.
I bought my Quarter Horse as a completely green adult beginner and she has been the most patient, forgiving teacher imaginable. She's never spooked me off, tolerates my inconsistent aids with good humour, and gets excited for every ride. Three years later I'm confidently trail riding in the mountain…
Read full review →My Quarter Horse is 25 years old and still sound and happy. He gets light hacking and arena work two to three times a week and seems to love every minute of it. His calm, sensible nature hasn't changed in all the years I've known him. He's seen my children learn to ride, my grandchildren take their …
Read full review →Quarter Horses genuinely seem to enjoy having a job. My gelding comes to the gate when he sees me carrying the saddle — he wants to work. He tries hard at everything I ask, learns new things quickly, and seems happy and settled when properly occupied. He does need consistent work; a few days off and…
Read full review →We keep three Quarter Horses for the whole family — myself, my husband, and our children aged 10 and 14. All three are safe enough for the children to handle and exciting enough to keep the adults engaged. The breed's range from very quiet to quite athletic means you can find exactly the right indiv…
Read full review →My Quarter Horse Dusty has done trail riding, western pleasure, ranch sorting, and barrel racing in the twelve years I've owned him. He switches between disciplines without missing a beat. He's been ridden by my teenagers learning to ride, my experienced adult friends at speed across open country, a…
Read full review →My barrel racing Quarter Horse is the most athletically gifted horse I've owned. She turns barrels with power and precision that comes from years of careful training and natural ability. Her quarter-mile acceleration is breathtaking — you feel the gear-change when she opens up. She's competitive at …
Read full review →My Quarter Horse is wonderful but I wish I'd researched genetic conditions before buying. Heavy Impressive-bred bloodlines carry HYPP risk. I bought my horse without doing genetic testing and he has N/H HYPP, which requires careful diet management and monitoring. He lives a happy, manageable life, b…
Read full review →My cutting-bred Quarter Horse has cattle sense that seems to come from deep in his DNA — he anticipates the cow's movement almost before I process it. He's won consistently in ranch sorting and cutting competitions. The athleticism and quickness of a well-bred working Quarter Horse is extraordinary.…
Read full review →My Quarter Horse mare has covered thousands of miles of trail over ten years. She's crossed water, navigated mountain terrain, and stood calm while deer crashed through the brush nearby. Her steady, sensible temperament is the foundation of everything. After a long week I can throw a saddle on her a…
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