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General Information This page is created to provide information for those horse lovers, both experienced and novice, who may have some questions about some of the terms used. It is a page designed to elicit a range of responses ranging from, "I didn't know that!", to "Wow! Was I mistaken!". It was not designed to insult anyone's intelligence or make them feel inferior and, with that in mind, your comments regarding the usefullness or appropriateness of this page would be greatly appreciated. You may make your comments in the guest book. The terms are in alphabetical order and clicking on the "back arrow" () which follows each definition, will return you to the point from which you came to this page. Clicking on the "up arrow" () will return you to the alphabetic menu. | Be | Bu | F | Han | Har | L | | R | S Bert Born in 1934, Bert was a dark brown sire of 292 registered foals.Of these, he produced 4 AQHA champions, 33 halter-point earners, 41 performance-point earners, 26 performance Registers of Merit, 11 Race Registers of Merit,17 Race starters, 2 superior halter awards, and 3 superior performance awards. Bert was said to have a wonderful disposition which he passed on to his foals, making them easily trainable. For decades, Bert bloodlines have been sought as rodeo roping, ranch using, and producing horses. They are generally considered heavily muscled horses of light and quick action. A section on Bert and his history is written in the first LEGENDS volume ( five volumes currently in print ) by Diane C. Simmons, Publisher, The Western Horseman, Inc., Colorado Springs, 1993. Other articles illustrating Bert and his traits are "Bert-The Cowboys Loved Him!" by Lois French, THE FOUNDATION QUARTER HORSE, published by FQHR, Sterling, Colorado, April-May, 2002, and "Houston Turner - Home of Oklahoma Stars and Berts", by Christie Miller, (above FQHR publication), Dec.-Jan., 2001. Buckskin Buckskin has several definitions. Contrary to the belief of many, the Buckskin or Dun horses are not a mere "color" in the equine world. Those who studied genetics some time ago believed that the Dun horse was the result of a dilution gene, and that breeding Duns and Buckskins to each other often resulted in the birth of an Albino foal. Like the Palomino the Buckskin is also considered a class of horse that is defined by its coloring. Buckskins may be seen in a variety of breeds including the Quarter Horse, Arabian, Shetland and many other breeds of ponies and horses.The Buckskin Horse, also known simply as the Buckskin, is a prized horse among horse lovers. Finally, Buckskin may be considered simply a body color that is tan, yellow, or gold with black mane, tail, and lower legs. Foundation This word is defined differently by the various organizations responsible for registering Quarter Horses. It essentially refers to the physical conformation and blood lines of the horse and assigns various foundation percentages based upon the horses parentage. Hancock Joe Hancock was considered by many to be a great race horse with lightning speed. He stood open to the world during the early 1930s. It was once said that Joe Hancock was the fastest horse that ever looked through a bridle. Joe Hancock was retired from the race track and was bought by the Burnett Ranches which included the Triangles and the Four Sixes. During this time he became the leading sire of running horses and soon his reputation also became noted among the top ropers of the world. It was often said that the only top cowboys not riding Hancocks were those who couldn’t get their hands on one. The name of Hancock bred horses can be found in the prestigious Prorodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame along side world champion steer ropers such as Shoat Webster and Everett Shaw. Third and fourth generation Hancock horses continue to make outstanding performance horses which are often noted for their head full of sense, strong conformation, and remarkable speed. Harlan Harlan, a buckskin stallion foaled in 1951, sired 403 registered foals. Records indicate he sired 17 AQHA champions, and one World champion. His offspring include 71 halter point-earners, 114 performance point-earners, and six race starters. He was a fantastic sire of performance horses with many of his descendents excelling in rodeo arenas, reining and cutting competition, and halter shows. The dam of Harlan (Dixie Beach) was a full sister to the dam of Bert (Lady Coolidge). The breeding program at Double J concentrates this great producing background by crossing Harlan and Bert horses. Those interested in learning more of the background and accomplishments of Harlan and his progeny may wish to explore some of the writings listed on the links page under "Readings". LFG A generally accepted abbreviation in horse breeding circles. It stands for Live Foal Guaranteed. Rancho Spanish for a small ranch, and that describes the Double J. Jim and Judie Sherman have acreage located in the beautiful, rolling hills of Upper East Tennessee devoted to the breeding, raising, and sale of foundation quarter horse stock. Sorrel A horse of a brownish orange to light brown color.