Yes, just like humans do. Some horses are bred to race long distances, and because of that it takes them longer to get tired of running.
No..They are draft horses, bred for pulling heavy loads.
Thoroughbred horses were bred to be race horses. They are fast indeed, but it doesnt mean they are the fastest.
Thoroughbred horses which originated in England are primarily bred for racing and are larger, heavier, taller and slimmer then a regular horse. They have a long and pointed head and face more health challenges then other horses.
This is called a "steeplechase".
Belgian horses are bred for farm work and showing
no, Barbaro wasn't bred. most race horses are bred after becoming famous. barbaro wasn't famous until he died. he does have a full brother though. Nicanor.
Because the horses need to be bred to suit their work or their environment
No but there are champion bred horses
Some do, it depends on the horse and how good the trainer is. However, the best barrel racing hoorses are probably Quarter Horses --------------------------------------------------- it is actually called a standardbred. ANd yes, they can barrel race, some better than others but this breed is known for its versitility
At the gallop they can be quite fast but they are not race horses and were bred for the walking gait or the better named hereditary running walk at which they excel.
Ancestors of horses were bred to make horses. All of the ancestors of modern horses were horses. Some equines that are not Equus ferus caballus are still around but they were not ancestors.