Halter (horse show)
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Halter is a type of horse show class where horses are shown "in hand," meaning that they are led, not ridden, and are judged on their conformation and suitability as breeding stock. Depending on breed
A stock-type horse being shown at halter
A Welsh pony shown in-hand in Europe
A horse in an "open" stance
The banded mane of a stock type horse
American Quarter Horse
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The American Quarter Horse, or Quarter Horse, is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of 1⁄4
Halter (horse show)
…the United States put more emphasis on quality of conformation in the stand-up presentation, though movement is also scored. Stock breeds include the American Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, American Paint Horse and breeds of similar body type. In most classes, horses are required to walk and trot in a straight line, usually…
A chestnut American Quarter Horse
A photograph of Peter McCue, taken in Oklahoma around 1905
The Quarter Horse is well-suited for the western disciplines.
A halter-type Quarter Horse