Lynx Melody (1975–2004) was an
American Quarter Horse
The American Quarter Horse, or Quarter Horse, is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less; some have been clocked at ...
mare who was a
National Cutting Horse Association The National Cutting Horse Association (or NCHA) is a non-profit equestrian organization headquartered in the US. Their primary purpose is to promote and sponsor cutting events.[American Quarter Horse Association
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), 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 even ...]
's (AQHA)
Hall of Fame in 2008.
[Staff "Hall of Fame: Inductees Represent the Best of AQHA" ''Quarter Horse Journal'' p. 46]
Life
Lynx Melody was a
sorrel
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, foaled in 1975. She won the 1978 NCHA Futurity, as well as the 1979 NCHA Derby. In 1980 she was named the NCHA World Champion Mare. Her lifetime NCHA earnings were $113,681.00. She died in September 2004.
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Pedigree
Notes
References
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External links
All Breed Pedigree Database pedigree of Lynx Melody
American Quarter Horse broodmares
Cutting horses
1975 animal births
2004 animal deaths
AQHA Hall of Fame (horses)
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