Rules for Naming Thoroughbred Horses No initials such as C.O.D., F.O.B., I.O.U., etc. No names ending in “filly,” “colt,” “stud,” “mare,” “stallion,” or any similar horse-related term. No names consisting entirely of numbers, except numbers above thirty, may be used if they are spelled out. How do you pick a Read more…
How do I get new/duplicate papers for my horse? You can find the requirements for duplicate papers in the online rule book. If you have questions, visit the Registry at registry.jockeyclub.com or contact the Registry at (800) 444-8521. How do you identify a Thoroughbred? Thoroughbred horses are required by most Read more…
The price of a Thoroughbred can range from $500 for an off-track Thoroughbred to $100,000+ for an elite racehorse. A decent hobby/amateur competition horse usually costs $3,000 – $5,000. The most expensive horse of all time, Fusaichi Pegasus, is also a Thoroughbred. How much does a top Thoroughbred horse cost? Read more…
2.47 metres. World records The world record for the highest obstacle cleared by a horse and rider was set on February 5, 1949, by Huaso and his rider, Captain Alberto Larraguibel. The Thoroughbred stallion and his Chilean rider cleared a fence measuring 2.47 metres (8 ft 1 in) high. This Read more…
Annual Fees Add Up The cost to buy the horse is just the beginning of your financial outlay. Owning a Thoroughbred requires spending $40,000 to $60,000 per year for training, food, equipment (such as horseshoes and saddles) and medical expenses. How much does a top thoroughbred horse cost? The Racing Read more…
You can expect to pay between $800-2,000 dollars for a horse from and horse rescue facility. There will likely be no charge if you get your horse directly from an owner. They often give away horses to avoid the continuing costs of housing and feeding racehorses without the potential to Read more…
42-year-old. 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 Read more…
Thoroughbred Information For free entries, results, charts and other information, use the Horse Search feature at equibase.com, the Thoroughbred industry’s official database for racing information. 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 Read more…
Fusaichi Pegasus. The most expensive horse ever sold was a thoroughbred named Fusaichi Pegasus, purchased for $70 million. What is the most expensive racehorse ever sold? Fusaichi PegasusFusaichi Pegasus is a Thoroughbred racehorse that has earned the first spot on the list of the most expensive horses in the world. Read more…
Any horse breed except old-fashioned “typey” Appaloosas will grow long manes and tails if properly groomed and cared for. The reason it looks as if Thoroughbreds, warmbloods, many draft breeds and such don’t is that for various reasons of function and/or style the manes are kept pulled short. What breed Read more…