From the Back Cover
Legend 5 profiles 18 outstanding Quarter Horse stallions and mares who have had a significant impact on the breed. This volume features 16 stallions and 2 mares, and starts with Little Joe, who predated the formation of the American Quarter Horse Association but whose influence on the breed continued for years after his death.This volume is the largest in the Legends series with 248 pages and about 300 photographs, some of which have rarely been seen. As with previous volumes, each horse's story includes a four-generation pedigree, a summary of his/her show and/or race record, a sire or production record, and many photographs. (8 x 11, 248 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.
