Surrogacy and artificial insemination are prohibited in thoroughbred racing, with the Australian Stud Book stating that horses must be bred naturally. Can you do AI with Thoroughbreds? Thoroughbred horse production is tightly controlled. Artificial insemination is not permitted, which means that breeding stallions get moved around a lot for meetups Read more…
Racehorses can be either male or female. Mares (female horses) compete against their male counterparts and often win. What are female thoroughbreds called? Male horses – known as stallions, geldings or colts depending on whether their manhood is still intact – far outnumber females – called fillies – on the Read more…
Ribs: You should be able to feel — but not see — a healthy horse’s ribs. Tailhead/Croup: In a too-thin horse, the tailhead is prominent is easily seen. Why is my horse showing ribs? The ribs offer evaluators with a logical leaping-off point to start a full-body assessment. Some view Read more…
Thoroughbreds are leaner than native breeds Over the centuries thoroughbreds have been bred for racing traits – speed – which means that they are naturally lighter and carry less weight than native breeds. Can you fatten a Thoroughbred? If your horse is already eating the recommended amount of forage, try Read more…
Thoroughbred racing is a sport and industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport – flat racing and jump racing, the latter known as National Hunt racing in the UK and steeplechasing in the US. Are there Read more…
To be officially registered with the US Jockey Club, a Thoroughbreds’ offspring must be the result of a “live cover”, meaning no artificial insemination, cloning or embryo transfers are permitted. Do Thoroughbreds have to live cover? Thoroughbreds’ offspring must be the result of a “live cover” to be registered as Read more…
To be officially registered with the US Jockey Club, a Thoroughbreds’ offspring must be the result of a “live cover”, meaning no artificial insemination, cloning or embryo transfers are permitted. (This helps control the population and protect the breed) What does live cover mean in horses? Live Cover involves sending Read more…
To be registered as a Thoroughbred, a foal must be the product of a “live cover,” meaning a witnessed natural mating of a stallion and a mare. Though artificial insemination and embryo transfer are possible and common in other horse breeds, it is banned with Thoroughbreds. What two horses make Read more…
England. Thoroughbred, breed of horse developed in England for racing and jumping (see photograph). The origin of the Thoroughbred may be traced back to records indicating that a stock of Arab and Barb horses was introduced into England as early as the 3rd century. Do thoroughbreds come from Arabs? However, Read more…
A gelding is a castrated horse. Racehorses are gelded to enhance their potential to be a winner on the track. Before being gelded, some colts are unruly or have medical conditions that hinder their training and running ability. What is the point of a gelding? A male horse is often Read more…