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American Quarter Horse Markers

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.
 
Rillito Race Track Marker image, Touch for more information
By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2011
Rillito Race Track Marker
1 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Rillito Park — AQHHMP #8 — Rillito Race TrackAmerican Quarter Horse Historical Marker
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
2 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Vactor Ranch — AQHHMP #2 — Hacienda MoltacquaAmerican Quarter Horse Historical Marker
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
3 Arizona, Santa Cruz County, Sonoita — AQHHMP #27 — Sonoita Quarter Horse Show and RacesAmerican Quarter Horse Historical Marker
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
4 Illinois, Menard County, Petersburg — AQHHMP #4 — Peter McCueAmerican Quarter Horse Historical Marker
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
5 Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Quality Hill — Harvey-Dutton Dry Goods Company Building1903 — Architect: Van Brunt & Bro. —
National Register of Historic Places Wholesale District Historic Garment DistrictMap (db m96401) HM
6 Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas, West Las Vegas — 3 — Binion House1942
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
7 Ohio, Franklin County, Columbus, Fairgrounds — AQHHMP#13 — All American Quarter Horse Congress
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
8 Texas, Comanche County, Comanche — 31 — Royal King
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
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9 Texas, Gregg County, Gladewater — 9960 — Gladewater
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
10 Texas, Jones County, Stamford — AQHHMP #1 — First AQHA ShowAmerican Quarter Horse Historical Marker
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
11 Texas, Potter County, Amarillo — Sacred
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
12 Texas, Runnels County, Ballinger — 288 — Ballinger
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
13 Texas, Tarrant County, Fort Worth — AQHHMP #5 — Early Quarter Horse Shows
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 m53425) HM
 
 
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