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from its high speed for distances up to a quarter of a mile
1822, in the meaning defined above
“Quarter horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quarter%20horse. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
quarter horse
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about quarter horse
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