Quarter Horse Racing

 
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Quarter horse racing involves American quarter horses, who are well known for their quick speeds over long distances. Quarter horse racing usually takes place over a distance of around a quarter of a mile, hence the name 'Quarter Horse'.
 

American Quarter Horses are the first native breed of horse to the USA. They originated from Arab, Turk and Barb breeds crossed with English and Irish horses brought to colonial America. The result was a compact horse with a heavily muscled body.

These powerful horses are infamous for being able to run short flat distances faster than any other breed. The name 'Quarter Horse' originated from the fact that the breed could cover quarter mile distances with ease.

Today, the quarter horse has been specialised to excel in particular events. They compete in events ranging from rodeo style roping and barrel racing to the more refined English practice of dressage and show jumping. This has made the quarter horse the most versatile breed in the world.

The AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) have established strict guidelines concerning American Quarter horses.

The main characteristics of the quarter horse are their white markings. They are only allowed limited white markings on their face and below their knees. If a horse has any additional white markings, they are not an American Quarter Horse.

There are also only 13 accepted colours of quarter horse recognised by the AQHA, they are black, brown, bay, buckskin, chestnut, dun, red dun, gray, grullo, palamino, red roan, blue roan and the most popular colour is sorrel (reddish brown).

If you would like to find out any more information on Quarter horses, or Quarter horse racing, visit the AQHA website.