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American Quarter Horse

Origins:	United States of America
Breed Characteristics:	Short, refined head; strong, well-muscled body, featuring a broad chest and powerful, rounded hindquarters
Temperament:	Athletic, steady and willing.
Colours:	Any solid colour
Size:	14.3 - 15.3hh
Uses:	All round riding, racing and moving cattle

Horse Breeds - American Quarter Horse

The American Quarter Horse is the first breed of horse native to the United States. The breed evolved when the bloodlines of horses brought to the New World were mixed. Foundation American Quarter Horse stock originated from Arab, Turk and Barb breeds. Selected Stallions and Mares were crossed with horses brought to Colonial America from England and Ireland in the 1600's. This combination resulted in a compact, heavily muscled horse that evolved to fill the colonists passion for short distance racing.

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