Other forms of horse racing
Arabian horses are considered to be best for racing. With its own long history of racing, the athleticism, speed and beauty of this desert horse made it the perfect choice. Keeping this in mind, Arabian racing today makes perfect sense. Today's Arabian racehorse has many advantages and opportunities. More horses are running in more races each year making Arabian racing the fastest growing segment in the racing industry. As the popularity of this athletic breed continues, prize money is increasing and more tracks around the country are eager to include and expand the use of purebred Arabian horses in their race meets.
Quarter Horses are the fastest horse in the world, and one of the fastest animals. They can race at speeds up to 55 mph. They can cover a quarter-mile in less than 21 seconds, starting from a flat-footed standstill. A Quarter Horse is traditionally a short, stocky horse that is a specialized sprinter. American Quarter Horse races are
measured in yards. They run all-out at distances between 220 and 870 yards.
The classic distance is 440 yards, or a quarter-mile, which is originally where the horse drew its name.
The Appaloosa is a horse breed, in which the horse has several distinct patterns of spots on its body. The physical conformation of the stock-type Appaloosa is generally similar to that seen in the American Quarter Horse, partly because the Quarter Horse was used to 'improve' the conformation of the Appaloosa when the breed was being established. This breed is powerfully muscled with broad body and thick bones.
Their build is meant more for short bursts of speed and rapid stops and starts. They are therefore ideally suited to the races, particularly short-length racing, generally one quarter mile.
