Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. Another thing a desperado needed was a fast horse. Which of the following would have been the best choice for the desperado who felt the need for speed?"
...1. It wouldn't have been a horse at all, a mule was the best choice 2. Shetland 3. Arabian 4. Friesian A Shetland would be a bad choice. Shetland ponies range in height from 28"-42". A Friesian would also be a bad choice as they are draft horses. In the old days they were used as war horses. Average height for a Friesian is 63". A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey. Mules have good stamina but they generally cannot beat a horse in a short race. They can also be stubborn and hard to control.