2006-08-13 17:00:29 · 7 answers · asked by Bryan D 3 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
The quarter horse gets his name from running the fastest quarter of a mile.
You see many quarter horse races in the Western part of America.
The quarter horse is the original cowboy horse, descending from Spanish Conquistador horses imported by Spanish explorers.
The thoroughbred traces his roots to three Arabian stallions imported to England several centuries past.
Today's thoroughbred racehorse is registered and identified through centralized records.
Although tight controls are kept on the breeding and racing of thoroughbred, there is the possibility that one or two mistakes will get by the system.
The thoroughbred as it evolved has too many genes from the same foundation and is showing signs of excess inbreeding, and I believe this problem needs to be addressed.
There are many other breeds and variations, and it could be helpful to mix those breeds from time to time to keep the integrity of the horse and it's soundness.
It's become popular lately to race Arabians. These were the original horses that were imported to England to create the thoroughbred racehorse.
Arabians run a half mile by about five seconds slower than a thoroughbred.
All breeds of horses have certain distinctions that make them unique.
Thoroughbreds have (usually) temperment problems. Few are capable of becoming good sadle horses after racing, like the Quarter horse.
2006-08-13 21:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thoroughbreds are *not* bad tempered. One of the best lesson horses I've ever had was an ex race horse that would take care of the smallest rider. I've met more nasty tempered quarter horses than nasty tempered TBs.
Quarter horses were - as stated - originally developed for quarter mile races. They have had a great deal of ranch and ability to work cattle breeding done early on and through today. The breed has changed considerably from those early horses with the advent of breeding Thoroughbreds to the QH making the breed taller, longer than the early horses.
Thoroughbreds trace to - commonly said Arabians but actually one was a Barb. The three main stallions were bred to native mares and selected for speed.
Standardbreds are primarily harness horses, developed for the ability to trot or pace at speed in harness. They can be ridden and can even be gaited with time, training, patience and experience.
There are many breeds with different origins. The number of breeds without Arabian or TB influence is considerably smaller.
2006-08-14 03:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by Jan H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quarter horse: One of a breed of strong saddle horses developed in the western United States.
Thoroughbred: Any of a breed of horses, bred chiefly for racing, originating from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares.
Check this website: http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/horses/Horses-w.htm out for more info on different types of horses.
The information below, was taken from this site: http://www.matmice.com/home/house_of_horses7/
The site is super HARD to read. The only information I didn't include from the site, was the "Breeds of the world". If you want to see the 100 or so breeds, I suggest you go to their site.
Types of horse
Warmblood:
A riding horse, often used to describe a horse bred for competition.
Coldblood:
A heavy horse used for draught work.
Cob:
A stocky horse with a large build, good weight carrying capabilities.
Riding Horse/Pony:
Specially bred for showing, often has arab and thoroughbred blood.
Light horse:
such as thoroughbred, arab etc., a light horse is used for normal riding and often competing.
Colours:
Light Bay, Bright Bay, Dark Bay, Light Chesnut, Red Chesnut, Liver Chesnut, Bright Chesnut, Light Grey, Steel Grey, Iron Grey, Rose Grey, Flea Bitten Grey, Dapple Grey, Black, Buckskin, Palamino, Sorrel, Brown, Dun, Roan, Blue roan, Bay roan, Roase roan, Leopard Spotted, Blanket Spotted, Appaloosa, Skewbald, Piebald, Albino, Cremelo
2006-08-13 17:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quarter horses were developed for working on a ranch.
They have been bred to have lots of cow sense and they are willing to chase and corner and rope cattle. They are a very versital horse and are use for many things including racing. THey only run 1/4 of a mile but they do it very fast.
Thoroughbreds are bred and built for flat out speed. They were bred from Arabians and English horses. They are also used some for jumping and eventing and other sports but most are race bred.
They can go on and have great jobs as saddle horses after racing. I have one who raced and he is a great trail horse.
I also have re-trained a few off track and placed them in new homes.
2006-08-14 01:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of differences: overall size and built, gait, carriage, and coloration just to name a few.
2006-08-13 17:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by Nited1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-13 17:02:00 · answer #6 · answered by soldiers_for_christ64 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
homework cheater!
2006-08-13 17:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by dt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋