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King P-234

Breed	Quarter Horse
Sire	Zantanon
Grandsire	Traveler
Dam	Jabalina
Maternal grandsire	Strait Horse
Sex	Stallion
Foaled	1932
Country	United States
Color	Bay
Breeder	M. Benavides Volpe
Owner	Charles Alexander Byrne James Winn DuBose Jess Hankins
Honors
Honors
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame

King (1932–1958), also known as King P-234, was a very famous American Quarter Horse stallion. He was super important in helping the Quarter Horse breed become popular. King influenced many horses in the early days of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).

The Life of King P-234

King was born on June 25, 1932. His dad was a horse named Zantanon, and his mom was Jabalina. His first name was actually Buttons! His breeder, Manuel Benavides Volpe, lived in Laredo, Texas.

When he was registered with the AQHA, his name changed to King. He was given the number P-234. King was a bay horse. This means he had a reddish-brown body and a black mane and tail. Jess L. Hankins from Rocksprings, Texas owned King when he was registered.

King's family tree was quite special. His dad, Zantanon, was a son of Little Joe. Little Joe was a son of Traveler. King's mom, Jabalina, was by Strait Horse. Strait Horse was by Yellow Jacket. Yellow Jacket was by Little Rondo. King's grandmother was also a mare by Traveler. This meant King had Traveler in his family tree more than once!

King's Amazing Career

King started his life as Buttons. Manuel Volpe sold him to Charles Alexander of Laredo. King was just a baby horse, called a weanling, at the time. He was sold for $150.

Later, Byrne James of Encinal, Texas bought King from Alexander. This time, King cost $325. It was James' wife who decided to change the horse's name from Buttons to King.

James taught King how to work on a ranch. King helped with roping and other ranch jobs. But then, James joined the New York Giants baseball team. So, King was sold again. Win DuBose of Uvalde, Texas bought King for $550.

Finally, DuBose sold King to Jess Hankins. This happened on July 5, 1937. King was sold for $800. Jess Hankins became King's most famous owner.

King's Offspring and Legacy

King became the dad to many famous Quarter Horses. Some of his well-known children include:

• Brown King H
• Martha King
• Royal King
• King's Pistol
• Gay Widow
• Black Gold King
• Power Command
• Poco Bueno
• Continental King
• LH Quarter Moon

Two of King's sons became very famous. They were Poco Bueno and Royal King. Both of these horses were honored in the AQHA Hall of Fame.

King also had a daughter named Taboo. Taboo became the mother of Joe Cody. Joe Cody was another horse who joined the AQHA Hall of Fame. King's family continued to be very important in the Quarter Horse world.

Death and Special Honors

King died on March 24, 1958. He passed away because of heart failure.

Many years later, King was given a very special honor. In 1989, he was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame. This means he is remembered as one of the most important horses in the history of the American Quarter Horse breed.

Pedigree

• All Breed Pedigree Database Pedigree of King retrieved on June 22, 2007