I love how you looked at something, decided to research it and then shared it with us. Those are the best finds, aren't they?
That is actually how our Friday Fictioneers Facilitator (say that 10 times fast) comes up with her 100-word stories. She is as brilliant as you are, TFAY.
I have to get down to business and invest more time here like you do!
Bloody life in the way at this time, though.
RE: Faster horses