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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-06-16, Page 8'Veleome PARTICIPANTS IN THE FIRST ANNUAL QUARTER HORSE SHOW Sponsored by the Exeter Saddle Club The Town of Exeter and its residents extend a cordial wel- come to the Ontario and U.S. visitors, who probably, for the first time visit this area. Located in the heart of a rich agricultural district, Exeter can boast of an outstanding record in supporting its home industries and enterprises that have experienced a healthy growth in such climate. TOWN OF EXETER J. H. DELBRIDGE, MAYOR EXETER SADDLE CLUB )1-. Presents The First Annual QUARTER HORSE SHOW 2% Miles West of Exeter on Huron Street. COME AND SEE SOME OF THE FINEST HOFSES OF ONTARIO AND NORTH UNITED STATES! ! ! FREE PONY RIDES For the Children FREE PARKING REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE ON THE GROUNDS SATURDAY, JUNE 18 HALTER CLASSES AT 9 A.M. PERFORMANCE CLASSES 1 P.M. ADMISSION Adults $1.00; Children over 12 — 50¢ • • Children 12 and under, accompanied by an adult — free. PLAN TO ATTEND THE EXETER QUARTER HORSE SHOW PARADE Friday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. Starts from Victoria Park Saturday, June 18 SHOW 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. PURCHASE AND WEAR A WESTERN HAT (Available from Members- of Exeter Teen Town) BACK GROUND on the quarter horse show here, June 18 / A HISTORY OF THE C2YZareat'v Ha2TO The Quarter Horse is both the oldest and youngest breed of horses in America. The breed originated during the colonial era, in the Carolinas and Virginia. There, more than 300 years ago, match-racing was the leading outdoor sport, with races run on village streets and along country lanes near the planta- tions. Seldom were these horses raced beyond 440 yards, hence the colloquial name, "quarter miler." The foundation of these quarter running horses came from the Arab, Barb, and Turk breeds brought to North America by Spanish explorers and traders. Stallions select- ed from these first arrivals were crossed with a band of mares which arrived from England in 1620. The cross pro- duced compact, heavily muscled horses which could run a short distance faster than those of any other breed. The uses of the Quarter Horse were manifold. As the white man moved west he took the Quarter Horse with him to help conquer and settle the continent. This is the horse that pulled the plows, wagons and buggies of the pioneers; that went up the trail with cattle to pasture and market; carried preachers and their Bibles to furthermost points of worship, and sped country doctors to the beds of injured and ailing frontiersmen. The Quarter Horse survived time and change because he excelled in qualities which were of major importance to the greatest number of persons in diverse occupations and geographical areas. He was early adopted by ranchers and cowboys as the greatest roundup and trail driving horse they had seen, for he possesses inherent "cow sense." The Quarter Horse became established in the South- west in the early part of the Nineteenth Century. As he trailed cattle north and west, he left his progeny along the way, though his greatest influence remained in the South- west until after his registry was established in 1941 by the American Quarter Horse Association. In the years after the registry was created, the breed spread rapidly through- out the nation, into Canada, Old Mexico and numerous na- tions overseas. His registry now is growing more than three times as fast as any other horse breed registry in the world. A true hot blood, the Quarter Horse breeds true when given the chance. In type he is unlike any other breed. In performance and endurance he has never been excelled, and in bloodlines, he has been sufficiently prepotent to withstand outcrossing and hold his own for more than three hundred years — the most versatile horse the world has ever known. EVENTS Roping Roping is the time-honored job of a superior ranch horse; where the horse must measure the speed of the calf or steer being roped and time his approach with maximum exactness to give the rider the best opportunity possible to throw his loop to greatest advantage. No less important is the ability of the horse to keep a tight rope on the calf as the rider dismounts to tie the animal, and continue holding a tight rope until the tie-down is completed. Marge! 2280.1:Tag Barrel Racing has been received in all sections of the country with easily explained enthusiasm. It is one of the best tests of combined speed and agility of horse- flesh, for it is a race against time coupled with ease of maneuvrability around obstacles. Women and girls -.. are particularly adaptable to this performance event and, in colorful attire, they contribute much to spectator appreciation of the sport. WasEarn Mding Western Riding is conducted over a prescribes course to test the all-around disposition and ability of a ranch horse. The horse is required to perform the usual ranch chores over trails; give a quiet, com- fortable, pleasant ride in the open country, through and over obstacles. Western Riding is neither a stunt nor a race; but, rather competition in performance and characteristics of a good, sensible, well-mannered, free and easy moving ranch horse. Halter show judges base their decisions on the struc- ture, type, muscling, freedom from inherited unsound- ness, and manner in which the horses travel, for these factors are fundamental requirements of a good horse whether it is used for breeding or performance. Points awarded a horse showing at halter reflect credit on its sire and dam, add immeasurably to the value of its offspring, and vastly increase the sale value of the horse itself. No matter how superior a Quarter Horse may be, it cannot be declared an AQHA Champion until it has won 30 or more points in competition in official shows and contests recognized by the American Quarter Horse Association; and at least 12 of the 30 points must have been won at halter. Four of the 12 required halter points must have been won in either A or B class shows. Weatell2 Pleasu.re Western Pleasure is especially appealing to women and junior riders. It is primarily a walk, trot, and canter class designed to demonstrate an unruffled disposition of a horse and its quick response in changing gaits. Being in the proper lead is important, too, since there is a noticeable lack of pleasure when a horse travels while using the wrong lead. The Western Pleasure class enables both the horse and rider, neither of which is trained for nor inclined to compete in the more strenuous and compli- cated performance events, to enjoy participation in a contest sanctioned by the American Quarter Horse Association. Reining is among the most exacting and beautiful of all patterns a Quarter Horse performs in the approved con- ,t.;• tests. The horse follows a prescribed course, and is re- quired to demonstrate his proficiency in changing leads, turning, stopping, and hacking. He must keep his feet under him at all times while following the various intricate patterns of the contest; he must rein easily, and back up without undue emotion, fretting or tail waving. 20A hg Cow HOJIWG Working Cow Horse events combine reining ability and simulate numerous jobs which are common to everyday ranch life. Horses must r. e+' maneuver at top speed, stop and turn quickly, while showing their willingness to work a rope properly with the rider mounted and also dismounted. Samene THE FIRST ANNUAL Quarter Horse Show So that it may become an outstanding event in this district. AND DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR WESTERN HAT Hopper-Hockey Congratulations and best wishes to the Exeter Saddle Club on their first annual QUARTER HORSE SHOW JACK SMITH Jeweller Trophies for all sporting events earetreared to the Exeter Saddle Club lindenfield's Hardware Ltd. With Best Wishes for continued success MacMillan's Stationery GOOD LUCK on the first annual QUARTER HORSE SHOW GREENE'S VARIETY We Wish Exeter Saddle Club A Total Success On Their First Quarter Horse Show See Us For Horse Supplies 1. Cooper's Fly Repellant Bomb 2. Cooper's Fly Wipe 3. Cooper's Coat Gloss 4. Cooper's Horse Wormer 5. Franklin Horse Wormer Apple G. Franklin Hoof Dressing 7. Horse Instruments — Clippers, Hoof Trimmers, Files, etc. 8. 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