Good minded, athletic horses: The American quarter horse

Ruth Nicolaus
Mar 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025

Horse Breeds quarter horse 1.jpg — The American Quarter Horse is the most popular horse breed in the world.
Photo courtesy of EE Marketing

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The most popular horse breed in the world is the American quarter horse.

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Horse Breeds quarter horse 2.jpeg — AQHA board member Jim Brinkman loves American Quarter Horses. He is the third generation on the world-renowned Pitzer Ranch near Ericson, Neb.
Photo courtesy of EE Marketing

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Horse Breeds quarter horse 3 - worked.jpg — The Pitzer Ranch stud Metallica Casanova in the working cow horse event.
Photo courtesy of Pitzer Ranch

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Horse Breeds quarter horse 4.jpeg — Quarter horses graze on the Pitzer Ranch. The breed is intelligent, hardy, and athletic, with a good disposition.
Photo courtesy of Pitzer Ranch

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Horse Breeds quarter horse 5.jpg — The American Quarter Horse is an athletic horse that can move with quick bursts of speed in tight areas.
Photo courtesy of Pitzer Ranch

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Freelance writer Ruth Nicolaus loves the Great Plains and its people. She lives in eastern Nebraska. Reach her at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.