How fast can horses run?

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White horse galloping across a grassy field with its mane and tail flowing, set against a dark, cloudy sky.

How fast can horses run?: Media

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Bred for speed

Bred for speed

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, in Saratoga Springs, New York, is...

Video: Great Museums Television (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

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White horse galloping across a grassy field with its mane and tail flowing, set against a dark, cloudy sky.

Horse power

White horse galloping in an open field.

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