Quarter Horses 

Known For Their Speed

The Quarter Horse races down a straight track at speeds of up to 41 miles per hour, That's right 41 miles per hour an hour!

Similar to thoroughbred racing, a jockey skillfully guides the Quarter Horse. In earlier years, this breed became well known for it's ability to out maneuver cattle and for it's calm devoted disposition. Today, the breeding has been refined to produce an amazing equine athlete.

Quarter Horse Racing is fast, rapid, swift, wild, and incredibly entertaining.Quarter Horses can also be found performing in rodeo events such as roping and barrel racing. This breed also can be seen in dressage and show jumping events.

History

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The Quarter Horse evolved out of a melding of various breeds brought to North America. Heavily muscled, this compact horse could run a short distance over a straightaway faster than any other horse. In the 1600's the Quarter Horse evolved to fill English colonists passion for short distance racing. In fact some of the earliest races took place on village streets, country lanes or level pastures.

For more information on quarterhorses, check out The Alberta Quarterhorse Racing Association or the American Quarterhorse Association web site at www.aqha.com.