The late Anne Burnett Tandy, owner of the 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas was instrumental in the formation of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). In addition, she was a founder of the American Quarter Horse Heritage Center and Museum. Ms. Burnett Tandy was an Honorary Vice-President of the AQHA.

In 1949, Ms. Burnett Tandy purchased Grey Badger II, he most famous match-racing horse of the time. Top stallions Streakin Six, Dash For Cash, and Special Effort all stood at her 6666 Ranch.

Ms. Burnett Tandy was the granddaughter of Samuel Burk Burnett, who bought a small herd of cattle carrying the 6666 brand and built a ranching empire.

In 1990, Ms. Burnett Tandy was posthumously inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame.

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