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A Quarter horse was the first breed developed in the United States. Colonists at that time breed this breed for one reason, and one reason only; the quarter mile stretch. Quarter horses were named the way they are because they were breed to be quick short distance runners especially for the quarter mile race. Today, Quarter horses are one of the most popular American breeds. Known for having large, eyes, high intelligence, and small ears but are short and stocky most of the time. Quarter horses are used on ranches because of their strong hind quarters for herding cattle.
- Raced in the 'quarter' mile stretch
- Have large, muscular, hind 'quarters'
- Have the ability to turn on a 'quarter'
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What is a quarter gelding?
A quarter gelding is a male quarter horse without testicles. The quarter horse is a type of breed of horse.
Is the American quarter horse one of the top selling horses?
well it depends on what the horse is like and what it personality is. its history can change its behavior.
What is a name for a quarter horse?
If you mean another word for "Quarter Horse", there aren't any others. A Quarter Horse is a breed of horse.
What is an quarter horse?
A Quarter Horse is n all American horse. What a Quarter Horse really is, is a horse that can gallop at full speed a quarter of a mile without stopping. I hope this answers your question! [-:
Is the quarter horse the fastest horse?
The Quarter Horse is the fastest horse in the world for short distances, 1/4 mile, more or less. That's why they are called quarter horses.
What is the foundation quarter horse?
The Foundation Quarter horse is a type of Quarter horse that is supposed to strongly resemble the original Quarter horse body type. The original Quarter horse was short , under 16 hands, and had a wide / low build to it.
What is faster wild horse or quarter horse?
quarter horses
What kind of horse will you get if you cross an Appendix mare with a pure Quarter Horse?
A quarter horse.
What is differenec between quarter horse and horse?
A horse is just the name of the animal and Quarter Horse is a name of a breed of horse.
How did the American quarter horse get there name?
Quarter horses are the fastest horse to run a quarter mile.
What do you have to breed to get a quarter horse?
A Jennet and a thoroughbred made a quarter horse!!
What is the difference between an Appendix Quarter Horse and Quarter Horse?
A quarter horse is one that is registered with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) or other similar registries (Australian Quarter Horse Association, for example), as having two registered quarter horse parents. The AQHA recognizes the offsrping of a quarter horse and a Thoroughbred (registered with the Jockey Club) by registering them in their "Appendix" registry. A foal born as a result of the mating of a quarter horse and a thoroughbred is referred to as an "appendix" or an "appendix quarter horse." An appendix quarter horse can attain regular registry status by earning 10 or more points in AQHA shows and races.
