How does a Appendix Quarter Hose differ from a Quarter Horse?

Learn the difference between the AQHA Appendix and Quarter Horse registries. ... Because AQHA is a breed registry, how does a horse that is not completely Quarter Horse get registered and differentiated from full-blooded Quarter Horses? read more

An Appendix cannot be bred to a Thoroughbred or another Appendix horse and still be registered with AQHA. But, as is true everywhere, there are exceptions to every rule. Part of AQHA's Mission Statement is to uphold the integrity of the Quarter Horse breed. read more

A foal born as a result of the mating of a quarter horse and a thoroughbred is referred to as an "appendix" or an "appendix quarter horse." An appendix quarter horse can attain regular registry status by earning 10 or more points in AQHA shows and races. read more

An Appendix cannot be bred to a Thoroughbred or another Appendix horse and still be registered with AQHA. But, as is true everywhere, there are exceptions to every rule. Part of AQHA’s Mission Statement is to uphold the integrity of the Quarter Horse breed. read more