Joe Reed II
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Joe Reed II was a Quarter Horse
racehorse from the early days of the American Quarter Horse Association
(or AQHA) that became an influential sire with the breed.
stallion
that foaled in 1936. His breeder was recorded as J. W. House of Cameron, Texas
, and his owner when he was registered was Bert H. Wood of Tucson, Arizona
. He was the son of Joe Reed P-3
and Nellene, a daughter of Fleeting Time (TB). He was over half Thoroughbred
by breeding, as both his sire and his dam were by Thoroughbreds. On his dam's side he traced twice to Traveler
. His paternal granddam, Della Moore, was a Louisiana bred mare.
In 1942 Joe Reed beat the famous Clabber
to be proclaimed Champion Quarter Running Stallion. He raced three times that meet, and won all three races. He had a foot injury and the last race he bled from the foot the whole race, but managed to win the race anyway. After his racing career was cut short by that injury, Joe went on to sire such outstanding horses as Leo P-1335
, Little Sister W, Joak, Joe Queen, and Tonta Lad. Joe Reed II died in 1964 at Fort Bridger, Wyoming
.
Joe Reed 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...
racehorse from the early days of 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) that became an influential sire with the breed.
Life
Joe Reed II was registered number 985 in the AQHA's stud book. He was registered as a chestnutChestnut (coat)
Chestnut is a hair coat color of horses consisting of a reddish-to-brown coat with a mane and tail the same or lighter in color than the coat. Genetically and visually, chestnut is characterized by the absolute absence of true black hairs...
stallion
Stallion
A Stallion is a male horse.Stallion may also refer to:* Stallion , an American pop rock group* Stallion , a figure in the Gobot toyline* Stallion , a character in the console role-playing game series...
that foaled in 1936. His breeder was recorded as J. W. House of Cameron, Texas
Cameron, Texas
Cameron is a city in Milam County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,634 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Milam County.-Geography:Cameron is located at . It is situated at the junction of U.S...
, and his owner when he was registered was Bert H. Wood of Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city is located 118 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116 with a metropolitan area population at 1,020,200...
. He was the son of Joe Reed P-3
Joe Reed (horse)
Joe Reed , often known as Joe Reed P-3, was a Quarter Horse racehorse from the early days of the American Quarter Horse Association that became an influential sire with the breed.-Life:...
and Nellene, a daughter of Fleeting Time (TB). He was over half Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
by breeding, as both his sire and his dam were by Thoroughbreds. On his dam's side he traced twice to Traveler
Traveler (horse)
Mystery surrounds Traveler , as his breeding is completely unknown. He appeared in Texas in the mid-1880s and eventually ended up as a match racehorse and stallion. Some stories have him part of a contractor's work string doing grading work on a railroad being constructed in Eastland County, Texas...
. His paternal granddam, Della Moore, was a Louisiana bred mare.
In 1942 Joe Reed beat the famous Clabber
Clabber (horse)
Clabber was a Quarter Horse stallion known as the Iron Horse for his ability to run and win match races after a day of ranch work.-Life:...
to be proclaimed Champion Quarter Running Stallion. He raced three times that meet, and won all three races. He had a foot injury and the last race he bled from the foot the whole race, but managed to win the race anyway. After his racing career was cut short by that injury, Joe went on to sire such outstanding horses as Leo P-1335
Leo (horse)
Leo was one of the most influential Quarter Horse sires in the early years of the American Quarter Horse Association .-Life:...
, Little Sister W, Joak, Joe Queen, and Tonta Lad. Joe Reed II died in 1964 at Fort Bridger, Wyoming
Fort Bridger, Wyoming
Fort Bridger is a census-designated place in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 400 at the 2000 census. The town takes its name from the eponymous Fort Bridger established in 1842.-Geography:...
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Joe Reed was inducted into the AQHA 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...
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