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The American Quarter Horse, or Quarter Horse, is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of 1 ⁄ 4 mi (0.40 km) or less; some have been clocked at speeds up to 44 mph (71 km/h). The development of the Quarter Horse traces to the 1600s.
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), based in Amarillo, Texas, United States, is an international organization dedicated to the preservation, improvement and record-keeping of the American Quarter Horse. The association sanctions many competitive events and maintains the official registry.
An outstanding Quarter Horse racehorse, Charger Bar (1968–1997) was the 1971 World Champion Quarter Running Horse and an American Quarter Horse Association (or AQHA) Superior Race Horse. She was posthumously inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.
American Quarter Horse. American quarter horse riding out on snowy day. One of the most versatile breeds in the world, the American quarter horse is the fastest equine over a quarter-mile ...
Each Labor Day, two-year-old horses run the richest quarter-horse race in the world at Ruidoso Downs. Here's a look at its 64-year history.
American Quarter Horse: The American Quarter Horse, is well-suited for the intricate and quick maneuvers required for rodeo events. 2024 [13] Missouri: Missouri Fox Trotter: The Fox Trotter is a gaited breed developed in the Missouri Ozarks. 2002 [14] New Jersey: Horse (state animal)
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum features photographs of honorees and paintings of American Quarter Horses famous in the bloodlines of current champions. Many of the paintings are by the western artist Orren Mixer. There are interactive exhibits about horse anatomy, horse riding and disciplines of the American Quarter Horse.
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