How long can horses run?

Question

When i practiced some horse riding abroad, the owners wouldn't allow me any more than a 3 minute sprint in the heat because apparently the horses are not capable/suffer damaging fatigue if they continue to run. Is this true?

Answer 1

3 minutes at 30 mph that's nearly 1.5 miles this looks sensible given the heat

Answer 2

A horse in good shape can gallop for a mile or two before it needs to stop it can go much further at a canter about a couple miles. It all depens on how smooth the road their on is, the wieght of the rider, etc.

A horse in good shape can go about a mile or two before having to stop. It can go much further at a canter about a 3 or 4 miles. This all depens on how fast the pace is, the weight of the rider, the smoothness of the terrain, etc.

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