Historical markers which celebrate the American Quarter Horse, from the establishment of the breed in 1600 through the 20th century, highlighting their varied employment in racing, ranch work, rodeo, recreational riding, and other purposes.
This famous track on the banks of the Rillito River was the birthplace of many racing innovations still in use today. The Southern Arizona Horse Breeders Association, the organization that pioneered Quarter Horse Racing in Tucson, had been hosting . . . — — Map (db m83215) HM
Near East Vactor Ranch Trail at East Vuelta Rancho Mesquite.
The first World's Championship Quarter Horse Speed Trials were held just north of this site in 1941 at the newly-constructed Hacienda Moltacqua Racetrack. Bob Locke, owner of the track, was a member of the Southern Arizona Horse Breeders . . . — — Map (db m40473) HM
On Arizona Route 83 0.1 miles south of Route 82, on the right when traveling south.
Seeing whose horse was fastest or who had the best working ranch horse was a natural form of competition for early settlers in Arizona cattle country. So began the race and show tradition at Sonoita. The Sonoita Quarter Horse Show began at the Santa . . . — — Map (db m46881) HM
On East Douglas Street at South 7th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Douglas Street.
Peter McCue was one of the greatest sires of the American Quarter Horse breed. Sired by Dan Tucker out of Nora M, he was foaled at Samuel Watkins' Little Grove Stock Farm on February 23, 1895. The 16-hand bay horse had tremendous speed. Watkins . . . — — Map (db m78610) HM
On West Bonanza Road at North Tonopah Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Bonanza Road.
Colorful Horseshoe Club owner Benny Binion and his family lived here from 1947 to 1989.
Originally built in 1942 by service station owner C.A. Morehouse, the home was one of the largest in Las Vegas with three bedrooms, several baths, a . . . — — Map (db m51045) HM
In November 1967, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association hosted a three-day American Quarter Horse show at the Ohio State fairgrounds that drew more than 5,000 people. They could not have known that this horse show would grow to become the largest . . . — — Map (db m2047) HM
On Houston Street at Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Houston Street.
Royal King was 17 months old in 1944 when Earl Albin and Jack Whiteside of Comanche, Texas, bought the colt for $250 from breeder Felton Smathers of Llano, Texas. Royal King was by King P-234 and out of Rocket (later registered as Rocket . . . — — Map (db m72310) HM
On West Blackjack Street at North Park Street, on the right when traveling west on West Blackjack Street.
The first National Cutting Horse Association-sanctioned contest was held in Dublin, Texas, on September 10, 1946. Twenty-one contestants each paid a $10 entry fee while NCHA offered $200 in added money. Riding his American Quarter Horse Snooks, . . . — — Map (db m246151) HM
On West Upshur Avenue (U.S. 80) east of North Mustang Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Founded as St. Clair, about 3 miles east. Moved to present site on Glade Creek and T&P Railway, 1872. Population grew from 500 to 7000 after oil was discovered in 1931. It became hub of production and refining operations.
Manufacturing, . . . — — Map (db m33490) HM
On W. McHarg Street (Business U.S. 277) at Farm to Market Road 2834, on the right when traveling south on W. McHarg Street.
The first American Quarter Horse Association-approved show was held here on July 2-4, 1940, in conjunction with the Texas Cowboy Reunion. AQHA had just been organized and incorporated in March of the same year in Fort Worth. DEL RIO JOE, a 1936 . . . — — Map (db m92492) HM
On East Interstate Drive 0.3 miles north of Quarter Horse Drive, on the right when traveling north.
Carol Harris adored the American Quarter Horse. She bred, broke, raced and showed many champions, but it was the unusual relationship that developed with her Bay Stallion, Rugged Lark, that captured the hearts of so many. The relationship that . . . — — Map (db m313626) HM
Marker on front side of statue
Sacred
Shown in halter competition, Sacred has earned multiple AQHA World Champion and Reserve World Champion titles. The 1995 chestnut mare also has won the All American Quarter Horse Congress multiple . . . — — Map (db m55943) HM
On 7th St. (U.S. 83) at Hutchings Ave. (U.S. 67), on the right when traveling north on 7th St..
Originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Santa Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas statesman, veteran of the Mexican War. In the Civil War helped establish . . . — — Map (db m61476) HM
On East Exchange Ave east of Rodeo Plaza, on the left when traveling east. Reported missing.
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 . . . — — Map (db m271458) HM
