"Quarter horses" refers to a specific breed of horses known for their speed and agility. They are named so because they excel in quick sprints over a quarter-mile distance. Full definition
It describes the major role that the ranch has played in the development of the American Quarter Horse breed. (kristv.com)
What happens to this teenager, whose closest friend is an aging quarter horse near the end of his racing career, becomes a draining and often brutal experience. (chicagotribune.com)
The center boasts about 50 well - kept, trained, mixed breed horses, (predominantly quarter horses). (lhcbelize.com)