The HUNTER TYPE Pinto is of predominantly Thoroughbred breeding and conformation. The PLEASURE TYPE Pinto is of predominantly Arabian or Morgan breeding and conformation. What qualifies a horse as a Pinto? A pinto horse has a coat color that consists of large patches of white and any other color. The Read more…
The average sale price of a racehorse is $75,000. However, many racehorses can cost much less or much more. There are several factors that can contribute to this cost including age, pedigree, training, record, and conformation of the horse. What is a Thoroughbred horse worth? The price of a racehorse Read more…
The Thoroughbred, as it is known today, was developed in 17th- and 18th-century England, when native mares were crossbred with imported Oriental stallions of Arabian, Barb, and Turkoman breeding. What breeds make up the Thoroughbred? The term Thoroughbred describes a breed of horse whose ancestry traces back to three foundation Read more…
Rules of racehorse names: 18 characters or fewer and nothing (too) rude. The only absolute rule when it comes to naming British racehorses is one that Twitter users would readily appreciate: the character limit. How long can a race horse name be? 18 charactersNames can have a maximum of 18 Read more…
“There are myriad ways that a name is chosen for a horse, but one of the most common is to name a horse after its pedigree,” Bailey said. Some racehorses get their names from one side of their lineage or the other, while some owners will find a clever way Read more…
The RSPCA is opposed to the use of whips for the purpose of enhancing performance in racing due to the pain and distress they inflict on horses. The RSPCA supports the introduction of hands-and-heels racing where whips are carried for safety purposes where proven necessary. Is it cruel to whip Read more…
In brief, a horse bred to race on the flat may not race until the start of the flat season in the year of its second birthday, whereas horses who are bred to race over jumps can’t race, at the earliest until 1st May in the year of its third Read more…
Thoroughbreds have delicate heads, slim bodies, broad chests, and short backs. Their short leg bones allow a long, easy stride. They are sensitive and high-spirited. Are thoroughbreds fragile? But the tendon injury that prompted the immediate retirement of I’ll Have Another underscored the more banal truth: Thoroughbred racehorses are fragile Read more…
Their heart, work ethic, and people-oriented nature makes them excellent all-round riding horses, although they can be energetic and forward-going, so are not ideal novice rides (as with any breed, there are always exceptions). Are Thoroughbreds good for beginners? Largely bred for racing, a thoroughbred might turn out to be Read more…
Some breeds of horses tend to be more susceptible to this such as thoroughbreds. You will notice if your horses get hot easily after light work or still sweats on a reasonably pleasant day. Why does my Thoroughbred sweat so much? Summary. Like humans, horses sweat to dissipate heat. Horses Read more…