National Foundation Quarter Horse Association
National Foundation Quarter Horse Association was formed in 1995 to recognize, validate and preserve the Bulldog Foundation Quarter Horse. NFQHA has the only fully computerized research, and the highest standards and criteria for defining a Foundation Quarter Horse.
In 1940 when AQHA was formed, Foundation Quarter Horses were all a definite type commonly referred to as a ‘Bulldog’. In the beginning the halter horse, cow horse, and pleasure horse all looked the same and displayed the same breed characteristics. They not only looked alike ~ but they did it all ~ there were no specialty horses.
They were hardy, powerful, short horses with a great work ethic and the ability to perform many different duties. As wonderful as their athletic ability was – probably their most important attribute was the incredible legendary disposition that allowed them to be so versatile. This versatility made them invaluable to their owners who needed a ‘doing’ horse.
