Legends 2: Outstanding Quarter Horse Stallions and Mares [Paperback]

Jim Goodhue (Author), Frank Holmes (Author), Phil Livingston (Author), Diane Simmons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2002 | Series: Legends (Book 2)

Features articles about 23 influential Quarter Horse stallions and mares who gained fame in the early days of the AQHA.

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From the Back Cover

This book profiles more of the horses who have gained fame in the Quarter Horse industry. Some of the featured stallions played key roles in the formation of the breed, before the American Quarter Horse Association was established in 1940. Other horses featured became household names during the early years of the association, and are still appreciated today for their contributions to contemporary racing and performance bloodlines.Each chapter profiles a specific horse, and includes a four-generation pedigree, a summary of the horse's performance record and sire or production record, and many photographs - some of which have rarely been seen.Each chapter was written by a writer who is most familiar with the horse, or with his/her history. (8 x 11, 192 pages, b&w photos)

About the Author

Frank Holmes has been penning horse-related feature articles and historical books for more than 35 years.  His interests have always been centered on the historical aspects of the western horse breeds, and his broad-based knowledge of the origins of the Quarter Horse, Paint, Appaloosa and Palomino registries have established him as one of the pre-eminent equine historians of all time.

 

As a former staff writer for Western Horseman magazine, Frank co-authored volumes 2 through 5 of the immensely popular Legends book series and authored The Hank Weiscamp Story.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Western Horseman; 1st edition (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911647309
• ISBN-13: 978-0911647303
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #465,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and fun!, November 29, 1999

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This review is from: Legends 2: Outstanding Quarter Horse Stallions and Mares (Paperback)

This book had me glued. I own a foundation bred stallion and did not know his dam's bloodlines. With each Legends book I read, I learn more of why my stud is the way he is! I have also learned how important research is in breeding quality animals and how they did it then and how it has effected now! An excellent series of books for anyone interested in their horses ancestry.

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, January 8, 2012

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This review is from: Legends 2: Outstanding Quarter Horse Stallions and Mares (Paperback)

Great info, short stories, and history.Must have! I have several of this series and loved each one. I thought they would be boring textbook like reading but I was surprised when I couldn't put it down!

4.0 out of 5 stars Legends: Outstanding Quarter Horse Stallions and Mares, February 21, 2011

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This review is from: Legends 2: Outstanding Quarter Horse Stallions and Mares (Paperback)

I have the Legends (American Quarter Horse) Series: Volumes 1 thru 8, and needed to replace two volumes and get the last two of the series for the reading material at Peterson's Ranch, Chippewa Falls, WI. I did this through Amazon.com and was very satisfied with the results!