So just how long can a horse gallop? Believe it or not, horses cannot maintain a gallop for near as long as their other gaits. In fact, it’s their shortest endurance threshold.
Horses only have four forward gaits. These gaits include the walk, which is a four-beat and the slowest gait. Four beat means the horse travels and each hoof hits the ground at a different time.
a wild horse must travel up to 20 miles per day just to get enough daily food and water requirements. Horses are powerful with a great deal of endurance.
Secretariat is a racing legend in modern history. Secretariat was the first Triple Crown Winner- meaning he won all three races, the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes.
Although a horse can only gallop a few miles before suffering injury or slowing for a break, the gallop is still a high-speed and majestic gait. Humans thrive on the excitement and beauty of watching horses display extravagant athleticism on courses or tracks.