quarter horses
Cowboy's preferred mount
Quarter horses are a breed of American horse known for speed over short distances, especially the quarter mile—hence the name.
Compact and muscular, they excel at quick bursts of acceleration.
Quarter horses dominate Western riding disciplines like barrel racing, roping, and cutting cattle: She trained quarter horses on her family's ranch in Texas.
- reiningSteering by bridle straps
- racingSpeed competition sport
- equineOf the horse family
- competitionsEvents deciding winners
- sprintersBrief-race speed athletes
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