Appendix Quarter Horse

[ellamarie]

Hello Guys--Can you tell me the difference between a Quarter Horse and an Appendix Quarter Horse?

Thank you.

[devotee]

An Appendix QH has a cross with Thoroughbred somewhere. I'm not sure what the percentage of TB has to be (sire, dam, or previous ancestor), but it's a terrific hybrid. You tend to get more size, refinement, stamina, and forwardness in all gaits. If you watched any of the mares at Belcher this past year, at least one of them was an Appendix mare. You could check their site and find her. She's was lovely!

Maybe somebody else knows more about the percentage thing. I have a gelding that I call an Appendix because he is a quarter TB, but I might not be fully legit.

[twosuperstudponies]

Where's Bendy (bndranch), she'll know! She knows everything! I'm sure she will sniff out this question soon.

[devotee]

Whew. I'm legit. I don't have to worry about the breed purity police coming for me. Apparently, any percentage of TB is fine. Here's more information.

www.americanappendix.com/

Oops. Wikipedia says NOT. Obviously, there is some debate on this subject. Wikipedia says that only the first generation of the cross is a true Appendix, so-called because s/he will be listed in an appendix to the QH registry. (That part I knew.) Whether future offsping from the horse can be registered QH depends on an evaluation of the Appendix QH for various merits of conformation and performance. Here's the link:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Quarter_Horse

If you thirst for more pics and information, just google "appendix quarter horse."

[ellamarie]

Thank you!!!!

[kitcat0601]

I have an appendix quarter horse. His sire is a TB and there is mostly TB on the dam's side. His registration number through AQHA starts with an X

[KCQHFARM]

My geldings Mom is appendix, she is half QH half TB. And my daughters barrel horse is appendix, he is half QH and half TB.

[bndranch]

LOL Here is BnD Ranch although I know FAR from everything LOL!!
Everyone is correct as to what an appendix QH is. Some used to call them running QH way back when although that term isn't used so much anymore. As Devotee said the percentage doesn't matter HOWEVER a reg appendix QH CAN get full AQHA registration papers if they accumulate enough points in showing or are passed through and inspection of three different judges and pass.
Rugged Lark was a prime example of an Appendix QH who had his AQHA papers. He accumulated enough show points to be registered into the AQHA registery. However just by crossing the TB and QH you don't always get that refinement. Impressive is one of the all time leading halter horse sires in both APHA and AQHA and he was massive. He had appendix statuss until he was inspected and allowed into the AQHA registery as they thought he would benifit the breed!
Hope that helps!
Brittany

[twosuperstudponies]

See, what did I tell you! She is a plethora of knowledge!

[ellamarie]

LOL--You guys are great. Thank you!!
ellamarie

[kitcat0601]

I understand what your saying Brittany to a certain point. As far as earning full QH papers and the inspection thing, my gelding raced on the track as a 3 yr old. His registration papers are AQHA, but start with an X which means he is registered as an appendix. His papers were issued when he was a foal. How did he get regular AQHA papers as a foal. That is the part that confuses me. I was always told they had to have a certain percentage of TB to be considered appendix. But I wouldnt totally trust that persons opinion,lol. Can you explain how my gelding got his status? Thats what im a little confused about. I love Rugged Lark. Such a wonderful animal and so much talent. Him and Lynn Palm had such a great relationship

[bndranch]

I don't know if I understand you correctly... You said that he has AQHA papers but has an X so that means he is registered as an appendix. So my question is is he appendix registered or is he actually AQHA registered? Makes sense if he is appendix registered as a foal however if he was reg AQHA THEN appendix I am not sure....

[kitcat0601]

He is registered with AQHA and his reg. number starts with an X indicating he is an appendix.

[kitcat0601]

Copied this from AQHA

Advancement
A procedure for Appendix horses to receive an AQHA numbered registration certificate. When the horse receives its Open performance Register of Merit, (80 or better speed index in racing, 10 performance points for showing) it is then eligible for advancement into the numbered registry, so long as it is not parrot mouth or, if a stallion, not a cryptorchid. The horse's registration number is changed from the (X) appendix number to a regular number, and it is issued a white certificate; therefore, becoming eligible to breed to a Thoroughbred, Appendix, or registered American Quarter Horse.

Appendix Horse
A horse registered with AQHA which is the result of breeding a Thoroughbred and an American Quarter Horse that has a permanent number, or a combination of an Appendix numbered American Quarter Horse and an American Quarter Horse with a permanent number. Appendix horses are distinguished by an "X" in front of their registration number and their certificates are gold.

There are three different mixes of horses that are eligible to be registered in AQHA's registry:

Registered Appendix (X) + Registered American Quarter Horse (QH) = Registered Appendix foal(X)

Registered American Quarter Horse (QH) + Registered American Quarter Horse (QH) = Registered American Quarter Horse foal (QH)

Recognized Thoroughbred (TB) + Registered American Quarter Horse (QH) = Registered Appendix foal (X)

Some examples of horses that are not eligible for registration with AQHA:

Appendix (X) + Appendix (X)' not eligible to be registered
(Unless one Appendix horse is eligible for advancement)

Thoroughbred (TB)+ Appendix (X)'not eligible to be registered
(Unless the Appendix horse advances)

American Quarter Horse (QH)+ Any other breed of horse besides a registered Appendix, acknowledged Thoroughbred, or registered American Quarter Horse not eligible to be registered with AQHA