Average stride length and stride rate of Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses during 'Sprint and 'Classic races
F. B. Vergara-Hernandez, B. D. Nielsen, C. I. Robison, T. A. Fabus, J. L. Kompare, R. A. LeCompte Lazic, A. C. Colbath
This study compares stride length and stride rate between Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses in sprint and classic races, finding Quarter Horses have higher stride rates contributing to faster speeds.
bioRxiv · Jul 27, 2021Physiology