American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
2601 East I-40, (806) 376-5181.
Unleash your inner cowboy at this very focused museum dedicated to the heritage of the horse that is so vital to the American West. Some say that our country was built on its back, and that it is “the horse that settled the west.” The quarter horse got its name from being the fastest horse at running the quarter mile, and with its long legs and a long lean body it is the ballerina of the horse world. This largest equine museum in the world is designed to preserve and display the history and modern uses of the quarter horse breed as well as to cultivate future enthusiasts. The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum showcases the people that have changed and shaped the breed and the horses that have brought it fame. Well-staged exhibits explore the link between American and Mexican horse culture, a video includes demonstrations and relevant cowboy culture, and a children’s gallery has an old-time kiddie horse ride. An arena outside sometimes schedules demonstrations with real horses. When I visited, artist Sarah Harless was in the massive Entry Hall, engaged in making a horse painting. She was almost finished when I left.
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images ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
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| exterior of American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas |
Unleash your inner cowboy at this very focused museum dedicated to the heritage of the horse that is so vital to the American West. Some say that our country was built on its back, and that it is “the horse that settled the west.” The quarter horse got its name from being the fastest horse at running the quarter mile, and with its long legs and a long lean body it is the ballerina of the horse world. This largest equine museum in the world is designed to preserve and display the history and modern uses of the quarter horse breed as well as to cultivate future enthusiasts. The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum showcases the people that have changed and shaped the breed and the horses that have brought it fame. Well-staged exhibits explore the link between American and Mexican horse culture, a video includes demonstrations and relevant cowboy culture, and a children’s gallery has an old-time kiddie horse ride. An arena outside sometimes schedules demonstrations with real horses. When I visited, artist Sarah Harless was in the massive Entry Hall, engaged in making a horse painting. She was almost finished when I left.
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| honor posted for "Traveler" at American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas |
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| photo of actor John Wayne with his quarter horse Tip Top at American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas |
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| How to tie up a horse exhibit at American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas |
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| old-time horsie kiddie ride at American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas |
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| artist Sarah Harless making a horse painting in Entry Hall at American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas |
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| artist Sarah Harless beginning a horse painting in Entry Hall at American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas |
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| artist Sarah Harless completing a horse painting in Entry Hall at American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas |
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images ©2018 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
I love horses and I love watching horses gallop and run. And I came to know from your article that the American Quarter Horse got its name from being the fastest horse in running the quarter mile. The painting in the Museum is good too.
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