This is about the Quarter Horse
Name:Quarter Horse
Lifespan:20-30 years +
Height:15 h.h.
Price:$2k to 15k+
Appearance:Though compact with a short body and head, American Quarter Horses are defined by their heavily muscled body, powerful shoulders and hindquarters, and strong, sturdy legs. Their heads are finely chiseled and of a flat profile with a wide forehead.
Colors:sorrel (reddish brown), bay, black, brown, buckskin, chestnut, dun, red dun, gray, grullo, palomino, red roan and blue roan.
Markings:Yes
Aptitude:Work, Hunting, Dressage, Racing, General Riding, Jumping, Polo, Rodo
Where From:United States
Facts:The American Quarter Horse is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name came from its ability to outdistance other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less; some have been clocked at speeds up to 55 mph (88.5 km/h).
Wimpy was the first stallion listed in the AQHA registry.
Racing Quarter Horse Easy Jet proved indefatigable as a two-year-old, winning 22 out of 26 starts. Even after having raced extensively, he remained strong and sound.
Super Fact:mpressive is infamous for passing on a condition known as Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis. HYPP causes occasional seizure-like symptoms. All foals known to be descendants of a horse that carries HYPP must be tested. HYPP is a hazard because there are no warnings before a seizure occurs, and can happen while the horse is being handled or ridden.
Lifespan:20-30 years +
Height:15 h.h.
Price:$2k to 15k+
Appearance:Though compact with a short body and head, American Quarter Horses are defined by their heavily muscled body, powerful shoulders and hindquarters, and strong, sturdy legs. Their heads are finely chiseled and of a flat profile with a wide forehead.
Colors:sorrel (reddish brown), bay, black, brown, buckskin, chestnut, dun, red dun, gray, grullo, palomino, red roan and blue roan.
Markings:Yes
Aptitude:Work, Hunting, Dressage, Racing, General Riding, Jumping, Polo, Rodo
Where From:United States
Facts:The American Quarter Horse is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name came from its ability to outdistance other horse breeds in races of a quarter mile or less; some have been clocked at speeds up to 55 mph (88.5 km/h).
Wimpy was the first stallion listed in the AQHA registry.
Racing Quarter Horse Easy Jet proved indefatigable as a two-year-old, winning 22 out of 26 starts. Even after having raced extensively, he remained strong and sound.
Super Fact:mpressive is infamous for passing on a condition known as Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis. HYPP causes occasional seizure-like symptoms. All foals known to be descendants of a horse that carries HYPP must be tested. HYPP is a hazard because there are no warnings before a seizure occurs, and can happen while the horse is being handled or ridden.