Genetic testing has changed the face of Quarter Horse breeding. These ranches manage their genetics through five-panel genetic testing and genetic management.
Ranching Heritage Breeder: Mahlstedt Ranch
Ranching Heritage Breeder: Mahlstedt Ranch Matching lifetime partners is this Montana Ranching Heritage Breeder’s goal. Mahlstedt Ranch horses move across the rich Montana land on their way to water. PHOTO: Courtesy Mahlstedt Ranch
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The customers pulling up to the gates of
Mahlstedt Ranch are there to bring home a new horse, but most of them are repeat or word-of-mouth customers because of what else they get in the deal: The matchmaking of the perfect equine personality that will mesh with them and their human family for, most likely, a lifetime.
“We want our horses to be good using horses that last,” says Tana Canen, who manages the horse portion of the operation and who is a fourth-generation on the ranch. “Our theme is ‘color-class-cow.’ Conformation and disposition are absolutes. We like that short back, long underline, good slope to their croup and hip. Good feet or bone. The people who come
Weaver Quarter Horses Named Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year
Weaver Quarter Horses Named Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year Montana ranch is recognized as a leader in the ranching business. To learn more about the AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders program, visit www.aqha.com/ranching. text size May 3, 2021 | News and Publications , Ranching , Ranching , Ranching | Ranching , Ranching , Ranching , Ranching heritage breeders program , Ranching heritage breeder of the year
New AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders
New AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders The AQHA Executive Committee recently approved new AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders. AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders are those who breed and raise ranch-type horses. Scroll down to learn more about the qualifications to be a Ranching Heritage Breeder. text size February 23, 2021 | News and Publications , Ranching , Ranching , Ranching | Ranching , Ranching , Ranching , Ranching heritage breeders program , Ranchi
AQHA to Honor RHB Top Production Sale
AQHA to Honor RHB Top Production Sale The first top production sale award will be presented in 2022 to an outstanding sale comprised of registered American Quarter Horses, consigned by AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders. Ranching Heritage Breeders have until November 30, 2021, to apply for the award. PHOTO: Bee Silva. text size February 4, 2021 | AQHA Services , News and Publications , Ranching , Ranching , Ranching | Ranching , Ranching , Ranching ,