English

Alternative forms

• quarterhorse
• quarter-horse

Noun

quarter horse ‎(plural quarter horses)

1. An American breed of horse originally bred for short-distance racing.
   • 1992, Elizabeth Darracott Wheeler, Sir John Dodderidge, Celebrated Barrister of Britain, 1555-1628

     When the last tune of music floated from the fleet, he unstabled his quarter horse and headed for the coastal road leading west and north on his circuit.