Good Bird was foaled on May 11th, 1956. He was bred by C. B. McNeill of Oklahoma. He was by Papa Redbird, winner of four stakes races including the Arlington Classic and Ocean City Handicap. Papa Redbird sired numerous Thoroughbred sprinters and a few Quarter Horses. Papa Bird, his best Quarter Horse starter, earned $33,239… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Good Bird
Pichirilo was foaled in 1952. He was bred by Oliver Jones in Kentucky. Pichirilo was by Depth Charge, one of the few Thoroughbreds to have been inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame. Depth Charge was by Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, Bold Venture. He stood at the Kentucky division of the King Ranch… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Pichirilo
Vikingson was foaled on April 30th, 1968. He was bred by Kjell H. Qvale in California. Vikingson’s pedigree combined two Thoroughbred bloodlines that were prominent in the Quarter Horse industry. His sire, Viking Spirit, was by To Market, the damsire of Dash For Cash. Through his dam, True Trick, Viking Spirit traced back to Fair… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Vikingson
Desert Spirit was foaled on February 15th, 1976 at the Vessels Stallion Farm in Bonsall, California. He was by Beduino, one of the few Thoroughbreds to be inducted into the American Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame. Beduino was bred in Mexico by Justo F. Fernandez. He was by Romany Royal and out of Jo-Ann-Cat,… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Desert Spirit
Ever read an advertisement for a horse that leaves you scratching your head? Aramis says "HA! That's funny!" For Sale: Own daughter of Tiznow. She was born on my farm and is the only baby her mother ever had. Her brothers and sisters have won a lot of money racing. She is a solid colt… Continue reading Misused Terms That Make Every Horse Cringe
Foaled in Texas in 1976, Fol's Native is still influential to this day.
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