American Quarter Horse

One of the most popular horse breeds in the world is the American Quarter Horse, sometimes known as the Quarter Horse, which is a breed of horse that specializes at short-distance sprinting. Its moniker comes from its propensity to outrun other horse breeds in races lasting no more than a quarter mile; some have been recorded traveling as fast as 44 mph (70.8 km/h). The 1600s are when the Quarter Horse first emerged.

The American Quarter Horse Association, which registered nearly three million American Quarter Horses who are still alive in 2014, is the world's largest breed registry. The American Quarter Horse is currently the most popular breed in the United States. The American Quarter Horse is well known for its performance in rodeos, horse shows, and as a working ranch horse in addition to its fame as a racehorse.

The American Quarter Horse has a compact body that is ideal for the complex and rapid movements needed in reining, cutting, working cow horses, barrel racing, calf roping, and other western riding competitions, especially those involving live cattle. The American Quarter Horse is employed in a variety of various equestrian pursuits, including driving, show jumping, dressage, hunting, and English disciplines.