halter horses

How Did Impressive Get HYPP?

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Impressive was born in 1969, and in short order he passed the dominant HYPP gene on to thousands within his breed, a domino effect of disease rushed along by artificial insemination The disease stands out because its spread was hastened and, in effect, promoted by breeders. Did Impressive have HYPP? Although Impressive was not known … Read more

What Is A Halter Bred Quarter Horse?

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Halter horses are a class of horses bred explicitly for use in showmanship They are muscular and well-groomed and have good conformation but aren’t typically used for riding or pulling. Their primary use is halter class competitions. What two breeds make a quarter horse ? The American Quarter Horse descends from Spanish and English horses … Read more