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Over a short period of time, like a quarter of a mile, a quarter horse. They have been known to go up to 50 or even 55 miles an hour for a quarter of a mile. However, they cannot run that fast over a quarter of a mile. in a long distance race the thoroughbred would win.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoQuarter Horses averaged faster speeds than Thoroughbreds when timed from a standing start. In short races, both breeds accelerate throughout the race. Arabians, despite being known for endurance, had slowed by the end of the race.
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∙ 15y agoYes. Throughbred horses can outrun a Quarter horse .
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Was seabiscuit a quarter horse?
Thoroughbred
What breed of a horse will you get if you breed a paint - quarter horse with a thoroughbred?
When you cross a quarter horse and a thoroughbred, you will get an appendix quarter horse. The paint may or may not come out in the foal. That is all in the genetics, and I would need more info to tell you that.
What is a Quarter Horse Thoroughbred Cross Called?
Appendix.
Was Lets Merge who played Rising Star in the movie The Electric Horseman a Quarter Horse or Thoroughbred?
Quarter Horse
What is faster wild horse or quarter horse?
quarter horses
How is a Quarter Horse different than a Throughbred?
The Thoroughbred was used in the developement of the Quarter Horse and it is still a big influence in the Quarter Horse industry today. If asked, most people know about the Thoroughbred as the world's fastest breed. But only for long distances. The Quarter Horse is faster than the Thoroughbred for short distances, such as a quarter mile race. Think of the Thoroughbred as a long distance runner as compared to a sprinter, the QH.
Who is faster standard bred or thoroughbred?
The wild horse because they have something to run away from and the Thoroughbred is made to run. A Thoroughbred will actually be faster. Mustangs along with most other breeds of horse run at about 18 to 25 MPH. A Thoroughbred was bred to run and they will run without being made to, they can reach speeds of 35 to 50 MPH.
What do you have to breed to get a quarter horse?
A Jennet and a thoroughbred made a quarter horse!!
What is the second fastest horse?
it depends for how long because a quarter horse can go faster then a thoroughbred but only for so long as a thoroughbred can go for very long as this breed is famous for racing.
Was seabiscuit a quarter horse?
Thoroughbred
What horse can beat a thoroughbred in a quarter mile?
The obvious answer to that would be a Quarter horse.
What breed of a horse will you get if you breed a paint - quarter horse with a thoroughbred?
When you cross a quarter horse and a thoroughbred, you will get an appendix quarter horse. The paint may or may not come out in the foal. That is all in the genetics, and I would need more info to tell you that.
Is the thoroughbred the fastest horse in the world?
No, there is Arabian, Appaloosa, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, American Paint Horses, and mutt races. I know this because I am a horse racing freak. I keep a log on all TB race horses that have a chance in the big races (Kentucky Derby, Melbourne Cup, Belmont Stakes, etc...)
What is a Quarter Horse Thoroughbred Cross Called?
Appendix.
Is secertariat a quarter horse?
No Secretariat was a Thoroughbred. A much older breed that help to develop the quarter horse.
What is the most popular domesticated horse?
probably either a quarter horse or thoroughbred
Which type of horse is the most fasted at running?
At a quarter mile or less, the Quarter Horse. Above that distance, the Thoroughbred.
