Oklahoma Star facts for kids
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| Breed | Quarter Horse |
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| Discipline | Racing |
| Sire | Dennis Reed (TB) |
| Grandsire | Lobos (TB) |
| Dam | Cutthroat |
| Maternal grandsire | Gulliver |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1915 |
| Country | United States |
| Color | Bay |
| Breeder | Tommy Moore |
| Owner | Tommy Moore, Ronald Mason |
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| American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame | |
Oklahoma Star (born 1915, died 1943) was a very important Quarter Horse stallion (a male horse used for breeding) in the early days of the breed. For many years, people simply called him the "Tommy Moore Horse." This was because Tommy Moore was his breeder, owner, trainer, and even his jockey (the person who rides the horse in races).
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Life story
Oklahoma Star was foaled (born) in 1915 in Oklahoma. He raced in special match races for many years all over Oklahoma. These were races where two horses competed head-to-head. Tommy Moore, who bred him, owned him for a long time.
Later, Oklahoma Star was officially registered with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). He was given the number 6 in their official stud book, which is like a record book for horses. His records show his father was a Thoroughbred horse named Dennis Reed. His mother was Cutthroat. There were some changes to his official breeding records over time, and his mother's exact family tree was a bit unclear.
Racing career
Tommy Moore raced Oklahoma Star across Oklahoma. He would match his horse against any other horse that wanted to compete. Moore often rode Oklahoma Star himself. He was worried that other people might try to bribe (pay off) a jockey to lose the race.
Moore was almost 50 years old and weighed about 150 pounds. This meant Oklahoma Star didn't win every single race. But he won enough to be famous! Ronald Mason, who later owned the horse, said that Oklahoma Star was best at racing short distances, like an eighth of a mile.
Oklahoma Star was a beautiful dark bay color. He had a small white star on his forehead. He also had a tiny white spot on his left front leg and a white sock on his left back leg.
Breeding and death
Eventually, Tommy Moore had to sell Oklahoma Star. After a few other owners, the horse was finally sold to Ronald Mason. Mason lived in Nowata, Oklahoma. He was the one who officially registered Oklahoma Star with the AQHA. Oklahoma Star died while owned by Ronald Mason on February 14, 1943.
Oklahoma Star became famous for his offspring (his children). Some of his well-known foals included Nowata Star, Star Deck, Oklahoma Star Jr., and Sizzler. Two of his foals, M's Grey Lady and Sizzler, earned special "Race Register of Merits" from the AQHA. Many of his daughters also became mothers to other successful racehorses or show horses.
Honors
Oklahoma Star was recognized for his importance in the Quarter Horse breed. He was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 1992. This is a very high honor for horses.
