FIRST-TIMERS GUIDE

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE RACING BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK...

American Quarter Horse racing is an exciting, heart-pounding event.

The American Quarter Horse originated in 17th century Colonial America. After working all day, colonists would match their horses down the quarter-mile streets in the towns.

From this decends the modern sport of American Quarter Horse racing, a true American sport.

Powerful horses, the fastest in the world, drag race down the track, sending dirt flying and making the very earth rumble.

With everything that takes place at a track, racing might seem overwhelming to some people. But don't worry, everyone has to start somewhere and the next few pages will serve to answer some questions about American Quarter Horses and the sport of racing.

The most important thing to remember - HAVE FUN!

To start your journey to the racetrack, click on one of the links below.

THE HORSE 
THE TRACK 
THE RACE
LIFE AFTER THE RACES
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