Higher aerobic and anaerobic capacity of the Thoroughbreds likely contributed to their superior performance during high-intensity exercise, whereas the Arabians may be better adapted for endurance exercise as evidenced by the greater use of fat. Is Thoroughbred an Arabian? The Thoroughbred originated in Great Britain and its genetic origin is Read more…
Thoroughbred Some of the most successful Thoroughbred racehorses can sell for over a million dollars. However, oftentimes an OTTB (off the track Thoroughbred) will sell for around $1,000-$5,000. What horse breed is the cheapest? However, the most affordable breed is the wild Mustang. You can typically purchase a wild Mustang Read more…
The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes a Thoroughbred as the horse with the fastest recorded time, but other breeds can be faster over shorter distances. For example, a Quarter horse has a shorter stride than a Thoroughbred but can reach speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. Why Read more…
There’s at least one unusual fact about Thoroughbred horses: Every Thoroughbred horse in the Northern Hemisphere has the same birthday. No matter what month a Thoroughbred is born, its birthday falls on January 1. Why do racehorses have the same birthday? Thoroughbreds race in different classes based on their age, Read more…
For Thoroughbreds, birth certificates are their Jockey Club Certificate of Registration, or “Jockey Club papers.” A horse’s Jockey Club papers allow them, among other things, to be sold at public auction, race in sanctioned events, and be bred to other Thoroughbreds to produce the next generation of the breed. How Read more…
Veterinary literature has suggested that up to 34% of horses (which tend to be over-represented by thoroughbreds) may show signs of kissing spine on X-rays, but many do not exhibit any clinical signs as a result of them and may not have any disease. Is kissing spine more common in Read more…
The average price for a registered Thoroughbred stallion is around $100,000. That’s just the average, though, and the reason it’s high is that most elite horses in North America are Thoroughbreds. It’s pretty normal for Thoroughbred stallions to sell over $200,000 at the Keeneland Sales. How much are thoroughbreds worth? Read more…
One of those traditions was recognizing May Day (May 1) as the birth date for racing Thoroughbreds. Do all thoroughbreds have the same birthday? There’s at least one unusual fact about Thoroughbred horses: Every Thoroughbred horse in the Northern Hemisphere has the same birthday. No matter what month a Thoroughbred 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…
Bulle Rock. The first Thoroughbred horse in the American Colonies was Bulle Rock, imported in 1730. Maryland and Virginia were the centers of Colonial Thoroughbred breeding, along with South Carolina and New York. Who are the original Thoroughbred? Nearly all of today’s racehorses can be traced back to one of Read more…