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The highest the Quarter Horse has been clocked running in 57mph

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Quarter horses are known for their speed and can reach a top speed of around 55 miles per hour in short sprints. They are often used for short-distance racing, such as quarter-mile races, where they excel in acceleration and agility.

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What was the quarter horse bred to do?

pull heavy loads


Who can reach the same speed as a horse?

no a horse can run up to 30mph and the fastest human can only run up to 25 mph


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