What are the top ten fastest horse breeds?

Top 10 Fastest Horses of All Time' 1. Thoroughbred 2. Quarter Horse 3. Arabian 4. Standardbred 5. Appaloosa 6. Andalusian 7. American Miniature Horse 8. read more

The Akhal-Teke were used as battle horses long ago, and is considered one of the fastest racing breeds known. The Akhal-Teke has influenced the Thoroughbred, Trakehner, Russian Don, Budyonny, Karabair, and the Karabakh. read more

The Anglo-Arabian or Anglo-Arab is a crossbred horse that now also has its own status as a horse breed. It is a Thoroughbred crossed with an Arabian so two of the oldest and favourite horse breeds ever. The best examples of this breed inherit the refinement, good bone, and endurance of the Arabian, as well as the speed and scope of the Thoroughbred. read more

Of course the first breed people associate with racing is the Thoroughbred. This breed has hundreds of years of selective breeding to be faster at longer distances. But he comes in second place right after the American Quarter Horse. The Quarter Horse is the fastest breed over 1/4 mile races. He is bred for sprinting and he does it well. read more