Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Early Quarter Horse Shows
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 22, 2010
1. Early Quarter Horse Shows Marker
Prior to 1940, Quarter Horses, also called Steeldusts or Billys, did not have an official breed name. However, there were shows where horsemen brought their Quarter Horses to be judged. William Anson of Christoval, TX, sponsored and judged this type of show in 1908 at the Northside Coliseum. It was held in conjunction with the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show.Men such as Anson, Dan Casement, and Robert Denhardt wanted to form a breed registry to preserve the bloodlines of these horses. Coinciding with the 1940 Exposition, Denhardt held a meeting at which the American Quarter Horse Association was organized.
The 1941 Exposition’s American Quarter Horse Show at Northside Coliseum was a monumental show for AQHA. WIMPY, from the King Ranch, was named Grand Champion Stallion. By virtue of this award, he was given AQHA’s registration number 1. In 1944, the Exposition was moved to the Will Rogers Memorial Center.
American Quarter Horses are now competing in shows around the world and are in demand for racing, ranch work, rodeo, recreational riding and many other activities. AQHA is the world’s largest equine
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American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum, Amarillo, Texas
Dedicated Oct. 1995
Erected 1995 by American Quarter Horse Historical Marker Program. (Marker Number AQHHMP #5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. In addition, it is included in the American Quarter Horse Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 32° 47.34′ N, 97° 20.847′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on East Exchange Ave east of Rodeo Plaza, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 East Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth TX 76164, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Coliseum (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Bulldogger (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fort Worth Stock Yards Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Worth Livestock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Worth Stockyards Horse and Mule Barns (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Trailblazer (about 300 feet away); Fort Worth Stock Yards Entrance
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 22, 2010
2. Early Quarter Horse Shows Marker
The marker is to the far right just behind the One Way sign.
Also see . . . American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum. (Submitted on March 12, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 677 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
