Food
Herbivore
Quarter horses eat grass, hay and oats.
Plant eater
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Quarter Horse Facts for Kids: Q Is for Quarter Horse
The American quarter horse got its name from racing a quarter of a mile. Over short distances, it is one of the fastest horses in the world. Here are easy quarter horse facts for kids: what quarter horses eat, how big they grow, what a baby quarter horse is called and where quarter horses live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter Q.
Mammaltype
Herbivorediet
Foalbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Quarter horses
Two more true facts about the quarter horse that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Quarter Horse”
Quarter Horse starts with the letter Q. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
It is named for winning quarter-mile races.
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One more fact
It is one of the most popular horse breeds in the USA.
Act it outMove like a quarter horse for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter Q in “Quarter Horse”.
Ask a questionWhat would a quarter horse eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Quarter Horse Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the quarter horse, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A quarter horse is about 1.4 to 1.6 m tall.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Quarter horses live for about 25 to 35 years.
LifespanBaby
Foal
A baby quarter horse is called a foal.
Baby nameGroup
Herd
A group of quarter horses is called a herd.
Group nameHabitat
Farms
Quarter horses are found in ranches across North America.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
The American quarter horse got its name from racing a quarter of a mile. Over short distances, it is one of the fastest horses in the world.
Quarter Horse is a mammalLetter
Q is for quarter horse
Quarter Horse has 12 letters and starts with Q.
Say: Quarter Horse
Quick quiz
Quarter Horse Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Quarter Horse Coloring Page: Letter Q Worksheet
Done reading about the quarter horse? Print the free letter Q sheet, say “Q is for quarter horse” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
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Quarter Horse Questions Kids Ask
Quarter horses eat grass, hay and oats. That makes the quarter horse a herbivore, which means it is a plant eater.
A quarter horse is about 1.4 to 1.6 m tall.
Quarter horses live for about 25 to 35 years.
A baby quarter horse is called a foal.
A group of quarter horses is called a herd.
Quarter horses live in ranches across North America. Their favorite habitat is: farms.
Yes. The quarter horse is a mammal. The American quarter horse got its name from racing a quarter of a mile. Over short distances, it is one of the fastest horses in the world.
Quarter Horse starts with the letter Q. Say it slowly and listen for the Q sound at the start.
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