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Thoroughbred Horse Breed
Country of Origin:
The Thoroughbred horse breed originated
in Great Britain.
Blood Type:
The Thoroughbred horse breed is in the
hotblood group.
History:
The Thoroughbred horseb was developed
for racing. In the 17th century the Akhal-Teke, Darley-Arabian,
and Leedes Arabian were crossed with earlier running horses. Records show
the earlier racing horses to be of Spanish, Neopolitan, and Barb blood
crossed with the Irish Hobby and the Scottish Galloway horse breeds.
Although the exact development of the
Thoroughbred horse is not known
(earlier horses often changed names when they changed ownership), much
effort has been put into developing the fastest horse in the world – the
Thoroughbred. A stud
book called An Introduction to a General Stud Book was published
by Weatherbys in 1791. Today, a Thoroughbred is any horse which has its
pedigree published in that stud book.
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Height:
A Thoroughbred is usually in the range
of 15.2HH to 16.3HH.
Colors:
The Thoroughbred horse can be any solid
color and with minimal white markings.
Description:
The Thoroughbred horse breed tends to
vary somewhat but the best examples have excellent confirmation. This
includes a finely modeled, intelligent head and an elegant, arched neck;
a sloping shoulder, prominent withers, and great depth through the girth;
a short, strong back; muscular hindquarters and clean legs built for an
easy ground-covering gallop stride. The
Thoroughbred’s physical attributes, stamina, and intelligence gives them
versatility and adaptability.
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Temperament:
The Thoroughbred horse breed is known
for its boundless courage, stamina, and speed.
They are spirited, alert, and full of
presence. The Thoroughbred can be quick to react to outside stimuli.
Uses:
The Thoroughbred horse breed is usually
associated with racing. The Thoroughbred is seen and can excel in all
riding disciplines and with experienced and knowledgeable riders, the
Thoroughbred excels in sports such as three-day eventing, show jumping,
and field hunting.
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