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  2. American Quarter Horse - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. List of U.S. state horses - Wikipedia

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    Nokota is a name given to a population of horses in the badlands of southwestern North Dakota, named after the Nakota Indian tribe that inhabited the area. 1993 [16] Oklahoma: American Quarter Horse: Oklahoma was home to Quarter Horses ridden by cowboys, Native Americans, pioneers, and others who built Oklahoma as a state. 2022 [17] South Carolina

  4. List of mounted police units - Wikipedia

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    Oslo Police District, Rytterkorpset (Special Services Section), aka "Det Ridende Politi" / "The Mounted Police" at Oslo Politidistrikt, (Spesialseksjonen), in Oslo that was established in 1893, (Centennial in 1993 celebrated with celebratory ride across the USA) At present 15 horses and around 25 officers.

  5. Janus (horse) - Wikipedia

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    After becoming lame, Janus was imported to Virginia Colony by Mordecai Booth in 1752, [7] and resold to Mildred Willis. [8] Janus was able to fully recover and went on to race again. [9] He won races in Virginia and North Carolina. [10] Janus was compact, standing just over 14 hands (56 inches, 142 cm), yet large boned with powerful hindquarters.

  6. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge - Wikipedia

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    The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is a 14,000-acre (57 km 2) wildlife preserve operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.It is primarily located on the Virginia half of Assateague Island with portions (only about 3%) located on the Maryland side of the island, as well as Morris Island and Wildcat Marsh.

  7. Wimpy P-1 - Wikipedia

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    Pitzer, Andrea Laycock The Most Influential Quarter Horse Sires Tacoma, WA:Premier Pedigrees 1987; Simmons, Diance C. Legends: Outstanding Quarter Horse Stallions and Mares Colorado Springs:Western Horseman 1993 ISBN 0-911647-26-0; Wohlfarth, Jenny "The Wimpy Files: The Mysteries Surrounding No. 1" Quarter Horse Journal May 1996 p. 18

  8. Llangollen Farm - Wikipedia

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    Llangollen Farm is an historic American horse and cattle farm located in western Loudoun County, Virginia on Trappe Rd. near Upperville at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Eight miles (13 km) from the town of Middleburg, the area is home to a number of prominent Thoroughbred-breeding farms and a large country estates. [1]

  9. Free-roaming horse management in North America - Wikipedia

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    While the horse evolved in North America, it became extinct between 8,000 and 10,000 years ago. [3] There are multiple theories for this extinction, ranging from climate change to the arrival of humans. [4] [5] [6] Horses returned to the Americas beginning with Christopher Columbus in 1493. They also arrived on the mainland with Cortés in 1519.