Peter McCue facts for kids
Peter McCue with Tom Caudill
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| Breed | registered with The Jockey Club as a Thoroughbred, but sired by a Quarter Horse |
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| Sire | Dan Tucker |
| Grandsire | Barney Owens |
| Dam | Nora M (TB) |
| Maternal grandsire | Voltigeur (TB) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1895 |
| Country | United States |
| Color | Bay |
| Breeder | Samuel Watkins |
| Owner | Milo Burlingame Coke Roberds John Wilkens |
| Honors | |
| Racing record | |
| 41 starts: 9-5-7 | |
| Race earnings | |
| $2655.00 | |
| Honors | |
| American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame | |
Peter McCue (born 1895, died 1923) was a very important racehorse. He was also a famous "sire," meaning he had many foals (baby horses). Even though he passed away before the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) was created, his bloodline was very important to this group.
Peter McCue's Early Life
Peter McCue was born in 1895. He was officially listed in the American Stud Book as a Thoroughbred horse. His official father was a horse named Duke of the Highlands. However, the person who bred Peter McCue, Samuel Watkins, and his family always said that Peter McCue's real father was a Quarter Horse stallion named Dan Tucker.
Peter McCue's mother was a Thoroughbred mare (female horse) named Nora M. She was a descendant of a famous imported stallion named Glencoe. One story says that Peter McCue was named after a neighbor of the Watkins family.
Racing and Breeding Career
Peter McCue raced for several years. After his racing days, he became a "stud" horse. This means he was used for breeding. He lived in different states, including Illinois, Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado. He passed away in 1923.
Peter McCue had many important offspring (foals). Some of his famous children include Hickory Bill, A D Reed, Shiek P-11, Chief P-5, Harmon Baker, John Wilkens, and Jack McCue. Many of these horses became important in the history of the American Quarter Horse breed.
Special Honors
Peter McCue was recognized for his great influence on horses. In 1991, he was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame. This is a special honor for horses who have made a big impact on the Quarter Horse breed.
