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Featured Horse Breed: American Quarter Horse • The name comes from their ability to sprint short distances; winning races of a quarter mile or less against other breeds. • They are commonly used for racing and western style riding events; excelling in those involving cattle. • 17th century colonists crossed imported English Thoroughbreds with breeds developed by Native Americans. • They have been clocked running speeds up to 55 mph. • They are the most popular breed in the United States. • AQHA is the largest breed registry in the world with over 5 million registered horses. (Facts found on Wikipedia and Images on Wikimedia)
Posted on: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 16:30:00 +0000

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