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The Quarter Horse is a cross between an English thoroughbred and the native Chickasaw. The Quarter Horse can acquire great sprinting speeds over short distances, such as the quarter mile, giving this breed its name.
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5 Million and Counting
There are now over 5 million quarter horses registered worldwide. Quarter horses mostly perform in rodeo shows, horse shows, and on many ranches in the western United States. They are also very prevalent in barrel Racing and calf roping competitions. The American Quarter Horse Association is responsible for the record-keeping and preservation of the Quarter Horse. The organization has over 345,000 members in the United States, with Texas and California being the top two states in terms of membership.AQHA.com: Membership Information (2007)
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Quarter Horse Questions
What is the difference btwn a Zebra and a Horse? 3 AnswersTwo of their differences are their appearance and size. I have never seen a horse with stripes exactly like the zebra's stripes. Also,the differences between a... read more
What breed of horses is the fastest racing horse in the world? 2 AnswersThoroughbred horses are the fastest racing horses. Their conformation is best suited for sprint. read more
What are the symptoms of influenza in horses? 1 AnswerThe symptoms of influenza in horses,are similar to cold symptoms in humans. The horses will display coughing , a runny , watery nose, that later becomes a very... read more
How many horses are used for a stage coach? 1 AnswerI think it varies per coach. But I think that two is the standard. You know the Wells Fargo stage coach has like 18 horses or something ridiculous like that... read more -
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