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Thoroughbred horses were bred to be race horses. They are fast indeed, but it doesnt mean they are the fastest.
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Is the quarter horse the fastest horse?
The Quarter Horse is the fastest horse in the world for short distances, 1/4 mile, more or less. That's why they are called quarter horses.
Is the thoroughbred the fastest horse in the world?
No, there is Arabian, Appaloosa, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, American Paint Horses, and mutt races. I know this because I am a horse racing freak. I keep a log on all TB race horses that have a chance in the big races (Kentucky Derby, Melbourne Cup, Belmont Stakes, etc...)
What is the fastest breed of horses?
Over short distances (up to about a quarter mile) it is the American Quarter Horse. For medium distances (up to about 3 miles) the Thoroughbred tends to be the fastest. Over very very long distances (over 5 miles) it is the Arabian.
Does the types of horses effect how fast they run?
Definiteley. Thoroughbred are the fastest; they can run 45 mph. Actually, Quarter Horses are the fastest for a quarter of a mile, but then the Thoroughbreds have more endurance. Ponies are generally slower. Young horses are generally faster than older ones. Andalusiangirl
What is a horses fastest speed?
The fastest breed of horse is the American Quarter horse, which can reach up to 55 m/h (88 km/h) for a short distance. A Thoroughbred horse can only run as fast as 45mph.
Which breed of horses is the fastest?
For long distance its between the Thoroughbred and the Mustang but in a quarter mile its the American Quarter Horse (that's whay its their name)
Who is the present fastest thoroughbred?
Zenyatta
Is a black horse the fastest?
umm, NO. no no no no this is a stupid question. horses are all about breeding, not coplour. For example a thoroughbred is the fastest compared to a shetland (obviously). Its nothing to do with colour, if the shetland was black it will still loose. IDIOT Geneii
How fast do horses run?
The majority of horses can gallop at speeds of 18 to 30 MPH, while horses bred for racing can typically gallop at speeds of 30 to 50 MPH.
How fast can an Arabian horse run?
Arabians are a tiny bit slower than thoroughbreds. There are race in the UK, that I have been to, which are Arabian horses only. These are usually flat races. There are also Anglo-Arabian races. These breed of horse is 50% Arabian and 50% thoroughbred. They are fast like a thoroughbred and have great stamina like arabians.
Which are the types of horses?
There are appaloosa horses and American saddlebred horses, thoroughbred horses and American quarter horses, there also are more types
What place do Thoroughbred horses come from?
Thoroughbreds are from England.
