8 Facts You Didn't Know About the American Quarter Horse

The American Quarter Horse is one of America’s most popular breeds. Today, the breed is used for almost every discipline – from barrel racing to dressage, and everything in between. But how well do you know the history of the Quarter Horse?

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[travishendrix]

They are durable for any condition and a smart one will continue to amaze you as you work them. They never stop learning.

[Dixie_Belle]

I would love it if you would allow your videos to be captioned. People that are hard of hearing/deaf love horses, too!

[SoftballLife]

The title: 8 things you did not know about Quarter horses. Me: I already know 😂

[emilyplaysgamesstuwe]

I’m getting one soon! He is so cute. Cant wait. I might name him Rusty or Firestar

[introvertedequinesamsara]

I have a soft spot for quarters ridden in English

[markwarnberg]

Americas 1st Breed was the MORGAN HORSE! One of the most versital horses breeds whereas Quarter Horses had limited uses.

[PingYmsum]

QH are good for rodeos and working cattle. However, for trail riding I prefer an Arabian, Mustang or Morgan.

[sanniepstein]

It's unkind to try to force traditionally built QHs into a chess-piece dressage frame. They are not built for it, are uncomfortable, and don't need that technique to move the weight onto the hind end.

[camillakruitbosch]

but so far you are telling thing most people know!!

[camillakruitbosch]

I hope you know quarter horse race the thoroughbreds and thoroughbreds created the quarter horse I just was wondering if you knew that

[aldonelson]

A gew of those had a Thoroughbred head. Not good

[Shadowman-iq]

Actually best breed ever = Arabian horse...

[BrittanyBauer-pyin]

I LOVE MY QUARTER HORSE BEAUTY AND MOOSE
MY DRIFT CROSSED WITH QUARTER HORSE