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Moving up the scale is canter, a three-beat gait with a longer moment of suspension than trot. Canter can be the same speed as trot or slightly faster, ranging from 4-8 m/s. In 2010, a gray Arabian called Jayhal Shazal completed such a race in just 5 hours 45 minutes. With an average speed of 17 mph throughout the race and 22 mph in the final loop, he set the world record for the fastest finish of a 100-mile race.

Like a canter, the horse will strike off with its non-leading hind foot; but the second stage of the canter becomes, in the gallop, the second and third stages because the inside hind foot hits the ground a split second before the outside front foot. Then both gaits end with the striking off of the leading leg, followed by a moment of suspension when all four feet are off the ground. A careful listener or observer can tell an extended canter from a gallop by the presence of the fourth beat. [12]Thoroughbreds are the fastest horse breed in the world over a distance of 2-3 miles. They dominate the horse racing industry and hold the Guinness World Record for the highest race speed recorded over two furlongs (¼mile). The fastest horses have superior stride angles. You can find similar physical characteristics in the horse breeds used for racing. Training and Care: Nurturing Speed The slow gait is a general term for various lateral gaits that follow the same general lateral footfall pattern, but the rhythm and collection of the movements are different. Terms for various slow gaits include the stepping pace and singlefoot. [18] The theory behind this allowance is explained elsewhere in the guide but it is basically an allowance to make up for physical (and sometimes mental) immaturity in younger horses.

Originally from New England, the Standardbred is a mixture of several other trotting and pacing breeds. Among its ancestors were the Thoroughbred, Morgan, Canadian Pacer, and the now extinct Narragansett Pacer breed. A higher stride angle results in long strides. Secretariat has the highest stride angle of any racehorse; his stride angle was 110 degrees. Many horse racing and speed analysis students believe stride angle is an essential factor in determining the success of a racehorse. As well as understanding the running style of each horse, you also need to determine the type of pace the race is likely to be. The stride rate of most Thoroughbred racehorses is around 130 to 140 strides per minute. As a result, they cannot run as fast as Quarter horses, but they can maintain their speed for much longer.Top Speed: Arabians can reach speeds of about 40 mph, making them competitive in various racing and equestrian disciplines. This detailed process is replicated across the whole scale of distances, on both Flat and Jump racing. The fastest horse ever was a Quarter Horse named A Long Goodbye, who once galloped at an incredible speed of 55 mph (88.5 km/h). Versatile and Agile: They are agile and versatile, suited for various tasks, including racing. Appaloosas have been used historically for hunting and in battle due to their speed and endurance.