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Glossary of Equestrian Terms Words Beginning with Q
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Qashqai (Qasghghai)
[Horse Breed] Qashqais are a horse breed developed by the nomadic Gashga'i people in southwestern Iran. They are very athletic and make excellent polo mounts and jumpers. Like many oriental horse breeds, it is likely they were originally developed for raiding. They are relatively uncommon.
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Quarter Horse
[Horse Breed] Quarter horses are an American breed, originally developed for running quarter-mile races, hence the name. The quarter horse is generally shorter than typical Thoroughbreds, stocky, muscular and fast in shorter distances. Unlike Thoroughbreds are are short-coupled, which allows them superior maneuverability. However, they are still fast and are known to reach speeds up to 55 miles per hour. They are considered good general purpose mounts and are claimed by many to be the most popular breed in the U.S. at present. Although many features of the breed can be seen in contrast to Thoroughbreds the original foundation sire of the breed was Janus, himself a Thoroughbred imported to America from England in colonial times.
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