Texas Dandy facts for kids
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| Breed | Quarter Horse |
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| Discipline | Racing |
| Sire | My Texas Dandy |
| Dam | Streak |
| Maternal grandsire | Lone Star by Gold Enamel (TB) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1942 |
| Country | United States |
| Color | Sorrel |
| Breeder | R. C. Tatum |
| Owner | B. E. Brooks Will Northington Finley Ranches |
| Honors | |
| Racing record | |
| 14 starts: 3-1-1 A speed rating |
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| Race earnings | |
| $61.00 | |
| Racing awards | |
| AQHA Race Register of Merit | |
| Honors | |
| American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame | |
Texas Dandy was a famous Quarter Horse stallion born in 1942. He was special because he was a great racehorse, a successful father to other horses, and even a movie star!
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Meet Texas Dandy
Texas Dandy was a sorrel (reddish-brown) stallion. He was officially registered as number 2112 with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). His father was My Texas Dandy, and his mother was Streak.
He was born in Junction, Texas, thanks to his breeder, R. C. Tatum. Later, W. A. Northington from Egypt, Texas, owned him when he was registered. Texas Dandy's family tree included some famous horses. His father's side had a special Thoroughbred horse named Porte Drapeau. His mother's side also had a Thoroughbred named Gold Enamel.
Racing Adventures
Texas Dandy loved to race! He competed for three years, starting in 14 races. He won three races, came in second once, and finished third once. In 1947, he earned a special award called a Race Register of Merit. This award showed he was a very fast horse, with an "A" speed rating. He earned $61.00 from his racing career.
A Star on the Big Screen
Texas Dandy wasn't just fast; he was also a movie star! He helped people learn about Quarter Horses when he appeared in the 1950 movie Boy From Indiana. The film was about a farm boy who became a jockey for a Quarter Horse trainer.
In the movie, Texas Dandy's character had to beat a Thoroughbred horse in a close race. Filming this scene was tricky! They tried to film it up close from a truck on the racetrack. But Texas Dandy was so fast, he kept running past the truck! They had to try several times until he was tired enough to let the other horse get close for the perfect movie ending.
His Amazing Offspring
Beyond his movie fame, Texas Dandy was also a very important father to many horses. Many of his children earned Race Register of Merits from the AQHA, just like him. He also had three children who became AQHA Champions: Little Egypt, Echols' Dandy, and Front Row. One of his daughters, Dandy Doll, became the mother of another very famous horse named Doc Bar.
His Legacy and Honors
Texas Dandy lived a long and full life. He passed away in 1970 when he was 28 years old. His amazing contributions to the Quarter Horse breed were remembered. In 1995, he was honored by being inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame. This means he is recognized as one of the most important horses in Quarter Horse history.
