Randy Eastburg has been the owner of Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction in Flower Mound, Texas since 2010. A lover of race horses, Randy Eastburg, used to breed quarter horses.
The quarter horse was bred in the United States in the 17th century as a cross between the domestic horses of Spanish origin and the English ones brought into Virginia as early as 1610. One of the earliest national breeds, it was recognized by the 1860s and received its name by its prowess in racing on the quarter-mile tracks in Rhode Island and Virginia.
By the early 19th century, quarter horses lost favor due to the superior ability of the thoroughbreds that could run faster and for longer distances. Nevertheless, the quarter horse soon found a new position as a horse for cowboys. Their short, stocky, and muscular frame was ideal for the agility required of a cattle horse.
Despite its long history, it wasn’t until 1940 that the breed’s enthusiasts formed the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). Before the end of the 20th century, the AQHA had registered 2.5 million horses, and was the world’s largest organization of horse breeders.
