How Do I Find A Thoroughbred Pedigree?

The Jockey Club Information Systems offers free five-generation pedigrees for Thoroughbreds on its site at www.equineline.com . For a small charge, you can investigate “nicking,” suggestions on genetic lines that may cross well with your horse if you are thinking about breeding.

How do you find a horse’s pedigree?

Check the breed association website.
If you know your horse’s breed, it shouldn’t be difficult to find its breed association with a quick search engine query. Oftentimes, breed registry websites will offer limited pedigree services for free, though some charge a minor fee.

What does B mean on horse pedigree?

Black type. Horses finishing first, second and third in a black-type stakes will qualify for bold (black) type in a pedigree. Many sales catalogs have eliminated the use of black type for stakes below a certain monetary value.

How do you tell if a horse is a Thoroughbred?

Good-quality Thoroughbreds have a well-chiseled head on a long neck, high withers, a deep chest, a short back, good depth of hindquarters, a lean body, and long legs. Thoroughbreds are classified among the “hot-blooded” breeds, which are animals bred for agility and speed and are generally considered spirited and bold.

What are the three sires the Thoroughbred ancestry traces back to?

The ancestry of the Thoroughbred can be traced back to three foundation sires – the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerly Turk.

Is there a thoroughbred registry?

Despite its name, The Jockey Club is not an organization for jockeys, but it is the breed registry for Thoroughbreds in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

How do I find my thoroughbred history?

Go to: www.equineline.com. Please note: You must have your horse’s racing name to order. Records are NOT filed by tattoo number. If you only have your horse’s tattoo number, please, read the section on Tattoo Research.

What is the rarest marking for a horse?

While it’s relatively common in dogs and cows, brindle is by far the rarest coat color in horses. Brindle stripes can show up on any base color in the form of light or dark hairs. Because this pattern is a result of two embryos fusing, the hairs making up the stripes can be a different texture to other body hairs.

What does Z mean in horses?

N. Silver. Z. Lightens black/brown pigment but has no effect on red/yellow pigment. The mane and tail are typically lightened to flaxen or silver gray color but may darken with age on some horses.

What does an H mean in horse pedigree?

g gelding. h horse. m mare. r ridgling. The Age of the horse will be listed.

Do Thoroughbreds have markings?

Thoroughbred Colors
Thoroughbred horses have coats in five colors: black, white, chestnut, gray, and bay (brown). Bay horses often have darker legs and manes. Thoroughbreds may also have white markings on their faces and legs.

What breeds make up a Thoroughbred horse?

The term Thoroughbred describes a breed of horse whose ancestry traces back to three foundation sires — the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerly Turk.

Why are Thoroughbreds hard keepers?

Generally, horses bred for racing, like Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds, tend to be hard keepers. This is due to having a more active metabolism than other breeds. These horses often burn more calories each day compared to a similar sized horse, like an American Quarter Horse.

What is the most common Thoroughbred color?

The most common Thoroughbred colors are bay, chestnut, and gray.

What is a Thoroughbred mixed with a quarter horse called?

American Appendix Horse
The American Appendix Horse is a cross between an American Quarter Horse and a Thoroughbred. They are also often referred to as Appendix Quarter Horses.

What do the numbers on a Thoroughbred mean?

Thoroughbreds are usually branded with numbers on the offside – the bottom number being the year. The other side has a cipher brand, which can be a breeder’s mark, or a vet clinic’s brand. Other breeds are also branded in this way, and breeders can register their brand with specific organisations.

Can you get a horse registered without papers?

Because of this, a horse cannot be registered without knowing the sire and dam. Tracking parentage and ownership are core to the integrity of the American Quarter Horse Association studbook. An application for registration must include the parentage information.

How do I look up my horses papers?

How do I look up AQHA records and pedigrees?

1. Free Records.
2. Step 1: Go to www.aqha.com.
3. Step 2: Click Free Records.
4. Step 3: Select a record type from the dropdown.
5. Step 4: Search by horse registration number or name.
6. Step 5: Type in your email address.
7. Premium AQHA Records.

Are all registered Thoroughbreds tattooed?

Thoroughbred horses are required by most state racing commission rules to be lip tattooed in order to participate in an official Thoroughbred race. The tattoo serves as an additional means of identification for the Thoroughbred while racing.

How do I find an old race horse?

3 Routes to find an ex-racehorse

1. Horse retraining centres and charities. Retraining centres and charities are a great place to look, especially if you’re new to thoroughbreds or aren’t ready to buy a horse fresh off the track.
2. Ex racehorse auctions.
3. Racing yards.
4. To wrap up.

How do you look after an ex racehorse?

Expert advice on how to train an ex-racehorse

1. Patience: give them time to settle in.
2. Ride them everyday if possible.
3. Be careful what you feed them.
4. Make the most of long-lining.
5. A “babysitter” for hacking is useful.
6. Give them time to get used to your leg aids.