The age of a horse affects the speed of the horse because like a human with age the body has experienced wear, and does not repair itself as well.
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Generally, younger horses have more energy and may be faster, while older horses may have more experience but can start to slow down due to aging. However, individual training, genetics, and overall health can also significantly impact a horse's speed regardless of age.
A horse typically walks at a speed of about 3-4 miles per hour. However, this can vary depending on the breed, age, and health of the individual horse.
This largely depends on the breed of the horse, the lineage of the horse, the training of the horse, the health of the horse, and the circumstances surrounding why they are running, and if they are carrying anything.
The fastest recorded speed for a horse is 55 mph, achieved by an American Quarter Horse named Winning Brew in 2008. However, the average top speed for most horses is around 30-40 mph.
The opposite of a female horse would be a male horse. A young male horse, under the age of four, is called a colt. An adult male horse, over the age of four, that has not been castrated is called a stallion or a stud. An adult male horse, over the age of four, that HAS been castrated is called a gelding.
A grown female horse is called a mare, a grown male horse is called a stallion, a foal is a colt (male) or filly (female)