Glossary term

American Quarter Horse

A horse breed famous for rapid acceleration and very high speed over short distances.

Category

Horse breeds

Japanese term

アメリカン・クォーターホース

Reading: あめりかん・くぉーたーほーす

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Aliases

  • Quarter Horse

Beginner explanation

The breed's name comes from its historical association with races over about a quarter mile.

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Reviewed source IDs

  • united-states-aqha

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