Pecho Dexter
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Pecho Dexter was an American Quarter Horse
. He earned his slot in the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
by the claiming 13 year-end high point awards in four years, showing in halter
, western pleasure
, trail horse, and what was then called English Pleasure, but is now Hunter Under Saddle
. In all, he earned a total of 1058 points with the American Quarter Horse Association
(or AQHA).
Pecho Dexter was a gelding
, a son of Poco Pecho, grandson of Hall of Fame member Poco Pine
, and a descendant of Poco Bueno
. His dam Miss Hogan was a double descendant of Golden Chief. He also traced to Peter McCue and Joe Hancock P-455
.
Pecho Dexter died in 1984 and in 2005 was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame.
American Quarter Horse
The American Quarter Horse is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name came from its ability to outdistance other breeds of horses in races of a quarter mile or less; some individuals have been clocked at speeds up to 55 mph...
. He earned his slot in the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
The American Quarter Horse Association has created a Hall of Fame in Amarillo, Texas to honor both people and horses who contributed to the growth of the American Quarter Horse. Any one may nominate either people or horses to be considered. Nominations from the membership are due by October 1. They...
by the claiming 13 year-end high point awards in four years, showing in halter
Halter (horse show)
"Halter" is a term used to describe 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...
, western pleasure
Western Pleasure
Western Pleasure is a western style competition at horse shows that evaluates horses on manners and suitability of the horse for a relaxed but collected gait cadence and relatively slow speed of gait, along with calm and responsive disposition. The horse is to appear to be a "pleasure" to ride and...
, trail horse, and what was then called English Pleasure, but is now Hunter Under Saddle
Hunt seat
Hunt seat is terminology used in the United States and Canada to refer to a style of forward seat riding commonly found at American horse shows. Along with Dressage, it is one of the two classic forms of English riding. The Hunt seat is based on the tradition of fox hunting...
. In all, he earned a total of 1058 points with the American Quarter Horse Association
American Quarter Horse Association
The American Quarter Horse Association , based in Amarillo, Texas, is an international organization dedicated to the preservation, improvement and record-keeping of the American Quarter Horse. The association sanctions many competitive events and maintains the official registry...
(or AQHA).
Pecho Dexter was a gelding
Gelding
A gelding is a castrated horse or other equine such as a donkey or a mule. Castration, and the elimination of hormonally driven behavior associated with a stallion, allows a male horse to be calmer and better-behaved, making the animal quieter, gentler and potentially more suitable as an everyday...
, a son of Poco Pecho, grandson of Hall of Fame member Poco Pine
Poco Pine
Poco Pine was an American Quarter Horse stallion and breeding stallion. He earned 50 Grand Championships in his showing career and after his death was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Association's AQHA Hall of Fame in 2010. Two of his descendants have also been inducted into the AQHA...
, and a descendant of Poco Bueno
Poco Bueno
Poco Bueno a brown quarter horse stallion foaled April 10, 1944. He was sired by the great Quarter horse stallion King P-234 and out of the mare Miss Taylor who was by Old Poco Bueno. Poco Bueno was named for his maternal grandsire, and the name means pretty good in Spanish...
. His dam Miss Hogan was a double descendant of Golden Chief. He also traced to Peter McCue and Joe Hancock P-455
Joe Hancock (horse)
Joe Hancock was an influential Quarter Horse sire in the early years of the American Quarter Horse Association .-Life:...
.
Pecho Dexter died in 1984 and in 2005 was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame.