Ben Herndon
Los Angeles, California
Horses can run fast only so long, depending on the conditioning and the breed. Quarter horses are bred for shorter distances, while Arab horses are noted for endurance. A horse can die of dehydration, heart attack and exhaustion if not rested periodically. Also, horses, like humans, can develop heart problems. Horses have died in the middle of a race or even afterwards.
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