The Quarter Horse is America's oldest and most popular breed of horse developed during the 17th century from Andalusian, Barb, Arabian and Thoroughbreds introduced by the Spanish and British. The Quarter Horse is a solidly built, small horse standing between 14.3 and 16 hands high and occurs in any solid colour. They are calm and have a well-balanc... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BQ.HTM
one of a breed of strong horses developed in the U.S. for short-distance races, usually a quarter of a mile. · a horse of this breed used in herding livestock. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/quarter-horse