American Quarter Horse
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).
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q466602 |
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
It originates in United States. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q466602.
Sources: Wikidata (Q466602) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)