Submitted by Val Rizzo: Poco Hopes Heidi at her very first show! Such a wonderful temperament and personality, and she will give anything a try!
The quintessential Quarter Horse! We are celebrating these horses as our October 2024 Breed of the Month on #YourDressage! We recently asked our social media followers to share a photo of their favorite Quarter Horse or Quarter Horse cross to be featured in one of the Quintessential Quarter Horse galleries this month, and they sure delivered! Stay tuned all through the month of October as we will also be sharing stories from folks who love this breed.
Did you know that dressage riders who choose a Quarter Horse as their dressage mount are eligible for special awards through the Adequan®/USDF All-Breeds Awards program, as the American Quarter Horse Association is a participating organization?
Virginia Gates Photography Wilmington, NC Photographer My favorite Quarter Horse, Colonel Willy 🤍
– Virginia G.Submitted by Victoria T.My sweet boy George, a grade QH, at our second ever dressage show. He used to do barrels and some jumping. George is truly the best boy, he tries so hard at everything he does!
– Lexi K.My daughter, Lauren, on AQHA Bar Time BB at Lamplight in equitation. Trained by Natalie Perry. ❤️❤️❤️
– Nichole M.My registered aqha Watch Rainbow Twist barn name Jameson. He’s competed to 2nd level and we also do eventing at the Beginner novice level with much success!
– Melodi R.Jackson, owned by Sara Venn. QH/Friesian cross – Christine H.Charge Alibhai AQHA 1994 Best of America’s Horse’
– Heather I.Shadow.
– Suzanne R.My Quarter horse, Amber, in 1986. – Jocelyn F.Bestest boy! Got Rugged is a 16yo Apdx Qh who competed through Preliminary level eventing & took two people (myself & YR Hayden Drager) successfully through the levels. Now he’s the newest teacher at a Therapy Riding Program.
– Deirdre O.My 16.2 hand AQHA gelding, UF Gray Smoke. AKA Pedro.
– Joni P.RR Moondog (Double Smart Money) is a 15 hand foundation bred QH that’s done everything asked of him and more! He’s competed in open western pleasure, western dressage, and is a USDF Silver Medalist. He’s kind, easy, smart and tries so hard to please. I raised and trained him myself and he is the only son I had by his sire. He’s a wonderful trail horse and will haul logs in harness! The epitome of versatile! We met Carl Hester in 2022 and Carl signed this photo of us in piaffe. I LOVE this horse! – Valerie H. NOTE USDF strongly recommends all riders wear protective headgear when mounted.QH x Andalusian
– Rosie R.My daughter with her 13yo AQHA Spotlight Chic (“Spotty”) competing at Training level this year and earning the USDF Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Award Pin.
– Brigit K.My up and coming dance partner – a 2 year old Quarter Horse/Gypsy cross.
– Alanna S.One Pretty Krymsun aka Faith. 14 year old Quarter Horse mare by One Hot Krymsun x Art I Pretty. Faith showed Western Dressage and Quarter Horse shows for many years. She is truly one in a million and proud to call her my best friend. – Diane K.My Appendix Quarter Horse mare The Very Last Detail a/k/a Lexi and I went reserve champion on this day. 🏆 This was her first time showing in traditional dressage! What a great journey 2024 has been so far. – Jennifer C.Skips cute image Aka Reggie 1998 Quarter Horse mare first level dressage and Beginner Novice eventing. Then my son showed her at Intro when she was 21. Now retired at home at age 26.
– Michelle G.-S.SloMo a rescue 19ish old ranch horse. Doing great at Intro A&B tests at schooling shows in Austin.
– Beth K.-D.“The Boss” ranch bred quarter horse who was a pack horse. He came into my life for training and I ended up falling in love and buying him. We competed up to I-1 ♥️. He has a fantastic brain, tremendous work ethic and lovely gaits. Such a versatile breed!
– Brandy J.I love my Quarter Horse’s temperament, trainability, and versatility. He is a go anywhere, do anything kind of guy! I have owned three Quarter Horses and done a little bit of everything with all of them. After dabbling in several disciplines, I’ve decided dressage is the sport for me. My favorite thing to do is incorporate the wild outdoors into our dressage training – all the better if there’s a cow or a flock of geese for my little cowhorse to herd during our breaks 🙂 With all of the diverse Quarter Horse bloodlines, their phenomenal temperaments, and their athleticism, I believe there is a Quarter Horse for everyone! – Paola F.Rope of Honor sadly passed in 2020. He was bred for barrel racing but excelled in dressage winning USDF all breeds all the way up the levels to Intermediate 1!
– Hannah F.This is my 18 yo AQHA mare Mocha (A Chocolate Lazy). We have been showing Western Dressage since 2017, and currently show levels 3 and 4. This downhill mare is always down for working with me and loves the lateral movement in the upper levels.
– Brandi R.My appendix rescue mare Persephone. She is just amazing❤️ – Maria H.“Willy Wonka” AKA wilson, my trainers 15.2 hand QH 💕. He is a very brave and willing kinda guy, he wins every test in my local dressage shows and gets me either champion or reserve everytime at my local jumping shows! Im so greatful to have the chance to ride this gem of a horse! Thank you Midland Farm!! – Lacey G.My beautiful Palomino QH Mare Mabel has taught me a lot ❤️
– Beth G.My gorgeous Appendix mare Collette, who has taken me from the hunter world to USDF Regionals. She’s a sweetheart who’s got my back and my heart ❤️
– Jennie L.Intrepid Trey April 1993 ~ June 2023. Such an opinionated fellow. Sure do miss him. – Jan C.All my horses are QH’s all started as reiners, excelling in dressage.
– Christy N.
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