__NOTOC__ Pecho Dexter (1963–1984) 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 or less; some have been clocked at speeds up to ...

. He earned his slot in the

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by the claiming 13 year-end high point awards in four years, showing in

halter A halter or headcollar is headgear placed on animals used to lead or tie up livestock and, occasionally, other animals; it fits behind the ears (behind the poll), and around the muzzle. To handle the animal, usually a lead rope is attached. ...

western pleasure Western pleasure is a western style competition at horse shows that evaluates horses on manners and suitability of the horse for a relaxed and slow but collected gait cadence, along with calm and responsive disposition. The horse is to appear to ...

, trail horse, and what was then called English Pleasure, but is now Hunter Under Saddle.Staff "Hall of Fame" ''Quarter Horse Journal'' p. 48 In all, he earned a total of 1058 points with the

American Quarter Horse Association The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), based in Amarillo, Texas, United States, is an international organization dedicated to the preservation, improvement and record-keeping of the American Quarter Horse. The association sanctions many ...

(or AQHA). Pecho Dexter was a

gelding A gelding (Help:IPA/English, /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/) is a castration, castrated male horse or other equine, such as a pony, donkey or a mule. The term is also used with certain other animals and livestock, such as domesticated Camelidae, camels. By compa ...

, a son of Poco Pecho, grandson of Hall of Fame member Poco Pine, and a descendant of

Poco Bueno __NOTOC__ Poco Bueno was a brown American Quarter Horse stallion foaled April 10, 1944.Simmons ''Legends'' p. 31-37 He was sired by King P-234 and out of the mare Miss Taylor who was by Old Poco Bueno. Poco Bueno was named for his maternal gran ...

. His dam Miss Hogan was a double descendant of Golden Chief. He also traced to Peter McCue and Joe Hancock P-455. Pecho Dexter died in 1984 and in 2005 was inducted into the

AQHA Hall of Fame The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum was created by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), based in Amarillo, Texas. Ground breaking construction of the Hall of Fame Museum began in 1989. The distinction is earned by people and ...

. He was the second horse inducted into the

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All Breed Pedigree Database Pedigree of Pecho Dexter
' retrieved on June 30, 2007 *
American Quarter Horse Foundation – Pecho Dexter
' accessed on September 1, 2017 *
AQHA Hall of Fame
' accessed on September 1, 2017 *

External links

Pecho Dexter at Quarter Horse Directory

Pecho Dexter at Quarter Horse Legends
{{authority control American Quarter Horse show horses 1963 animal births 1984 animal deaths AQHA Hall of Fame (horses)

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