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  2. List of North American horse breeds - Wikipedia

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    Quarter Horse [2]: 497. American Saddlebred [2]: 435. American Shetland Pony [2]: 435. American Sorraia Mustang [2]: 435. of Iberian origin, in the Colonial Spanish horse group; no connection to the Sorraia has been demonstrated [2]: 435. American Spotted [2]: 435.

  3. Thoroughbred - Wikipedia

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    The Thoroughbred is a horse breed developed for horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are considered "hot-blooded" horses that are known for agility, speed, and spirit. The Thoroughbred was developed in 17th- and ...

  4. Horses in the United States - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 October 2024. Horses running at a ranch in Texas Horses have been an important component of American life and culture since before the founding of the nation. In 2023, there were an estimated 6.65 million horses in the United States, with 1.5 million horse owners, 25 million citizens that participate ...

  5. Category : Horse breeds originating in the United States

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    American Quarter Horses‎ (3 C, 11 P) Pages in category "Horse breeds originating in the United States" The following 51 pages are in this category, out of 51 total.

  6. Standardbred - Wikipedia

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    Equus ferus caballus. The Standardbred is an American horse breed best known for its ability in harness racing where they compete at either a trot or pace. Developed in North America, the Standardbred is recognized worldwide, and the breed can trace its bloodlines to 18th-century England. They are solid, well-built horses with good dispositions.

  7. 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.

  8. Jockey Club (United States) - Wikipedia

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    Jockey Club (United States) The Jockey Club is the breed registry for Thoroughbred horses in the United States and Canada. It is dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing and fulfills that mandate by serving many segments of the industry through its subsidiary companies and by supporting numerous industry initiatives.

  9. American Saddlebred - Wikipedia

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    An American Saddlebred and rider in saddle seat tack and attire. The American Saddlebred is a horse breed from the United States. This breed is referred to as the "Horse America Made". [1] Descended from riding-type horses bred at the time of the American Revolution, the American Saddlebred includes the Narragansett Pacer, Canadian Pacer ...