Horses are incredibly skittish animals. They have many natural instincts that can cause them to react without thinking, and they also have a fear of the unknown. It seems that, even in the safety of their own pastures, horses can be easily spooked. What horse scares most? 10 common things Read more…
A Thoroughbred must be registered with The Jockey Club before it can be recorded with AQHA. AQHA will require the following documents to establish a Thoroughbred for breeding purposes: Photocopies of the Jockey Club Certificate (both front and back sides of the certificate) Is a Thoroughbred a quarter horse? Quarter Read more…
According to the Guinness World Records, the oldest recorded thoroughbred racehorse was the 42-year-old chestnut gelding Tango Duke foaled in 1935 in Victoria. What is the longest living thoroughbred? Prospect Point (March 4, 1978 – September 23, 2016) was one of the longest lived Thoroughbred on record. He lived to Read more…
25 – 35 years. Horse breed lifespans differ. Type of horse Lifespan Domestic horses 25 – 33 years Arabian horses 30 years Thoroughbred horses 25 – 35 years Paint Horses 30 -31 years How long can a Thoroughbred live for? 25-30 yearsThe majority of racehorses will have a racing career Read more…
There are five main criteria to evaluate when examining a horse’s conformation: balance, structural correctness, way of going, muscling, and breed/sex character (also known as type). Balance is arguably the most critical aspect to evaluate when examining the horse. What should I look for in a Thoroughbred? Key things to Read more…
Thoroughbreds and OTTBs are popular and it’s not just for their athleticism. Thoroughbreds are smart, willing, versatile, and love bonding with their human. What is a Thoroughbred horse personality? As a breed, Thoroughbred horses are intelligent and energetic, with a strong work ethic. They can also be bold and spirited, Read more…
The Thoroughbred is one of the most brilliant and versatile horses bred in the world today. Noted for its ability to carry speed over extended distances, the Thoroughbred is also a popular choice among horsemen in many disciplines beyond the race track, including hunting, jumping, eventing and polo. What is Read more…
The best result at a gallop An average horse can gallop 1 to 2 miles (1.6 – 3.2 km) without a break, but the final distance depends on the horse’s breed, condition, and health. The maximum speed of a well-trained Thoroughbred horse can be up to 55 mph (88.5 km/h), Read more…
The thoroughbred typically has bags of stamina, a very low heart rate when fit, is used to travelling long distances to an event and is brought up from an early age to understand the routines of every day handling, shoeing, clipping and has good stable manners. What horse breed has Read more…
Breaking in and Riding Away Flat racehorses are broken-in at around 18 months of age, having already been very well handled and used to having a bit in its mouth, as well as usually having been lunged and led out in hand. They will also be used to wearing rugs, Read more…