How Do I Register My Thoroughbred Horse?

Registry Services To register your horse online, go to registry.jockeyclub.com and sign up for Interactive Registration. If you have questions, contact the Registry at (800) 444-8521.

What are the rules for naming racehorses?

Names must not have any obvious commercial significance. A name must not include suggestive, vulgar or obscene words and meanings and should not be in poor taste. Names should not be offensive to any religious, ethnic or political groups. You can not give a racehorse a name that features on the restricted list.

Does Thoroughbred need a capital?

But a Thoroughbed, with a capital T, is the name of a specific breed of horse. When describing the breed, the word is always capitalized. While “Thoroughbred” often is used to incorrectly describe something of pure blood–the reverse use is inappropriate.

What is the value of a Thoroughbred?

Racehorses are very costly investments. Just purchasing one will set you back an average of $75,000, though some sell for several million and others can be purchased for just a few thousand. No matter what you paid initially, you can expect to shell out several thousand more each month for upkeep and training.

What do you look for in a Thoroughbred conformation?

Knees – It is best if the knees are set squarely on top of the cannon bones, not off to one side or another: “Offset knees.” Chest – A horse’s chest should be broad and appear powerful. Narrow chested or slab-sided horses are said to lack power. Shoulder – Look for balance, symmetry and good muscling.

How do you name a Thoroughbred?

Rules for Naming Thoroughbred Horses

1. No initials such as C.O.D., F.O.B., I.O.U., etc.
2. No names ending in “filly,” “colt,” “stud,” “mare,” “stallion,” or any similar horse-related term.
3. No names consisting entirely of numbers, except numbers above thirty, may be used if they are spelled out.

Can 2 racehorses have the same name?

In order for a horse to be eligible to race under Rules or in Point-to-Points they must be registered with a unique name, which will remain with them for life. This is to distinguish each horse from others in a race and allows bloodlines and pedigrees to be more easily traced.

How do I get my Thoroughbreds papers?

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.

What two breeds make a Thoroughbred?

The term Thoroughbred describes a breed of horse whose ancestry traces back to three foundation sires — the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerly Turk.

Are all Thoroughbreds registered?

While a foal born to a Thoroughbred stallion and a Thoroughbred mare is genetically a Thoroughbred, it cannot be a Thoroughbred racehorse unless we register it with The Jockey Club. Starting in 2017, The Jockey Club required all foals to be microchipped in addition to the registration processes already in place.

How do you tell if a horse is a Thoroughbred?

Good-quality Thoroughbreds have a well-chiseled head on a long neck, high withers, a deep chest, a short back, good depth of hindquarters, a lean body, and long legs. Thoroughbreds are classified among the “hot-blooded” breeds, which are animals bred for agility and speed and are generally considered spirited and bold.

What Thoroughbred has the highest stud fee?

Storm Cat (February 27, 1983 – April 24, 2013) was an American Thoroughbred stallion whose breeding fee during the peak of his stud career was $500,000, the highest in North America at the time.

What is the lifespan of a Thoroughbred?

25-30 years
The majority of racehorses will have a racing career of only 2-3 years yet their life expectancy is 25-30 years. Whatever the reason or age at which it occurs, all racehorses will eventually cease racing.

Should you be able to see a Thoroughbreds ribs?

Ribs: You should be able to feel — but not see — a healthy horse’s ribs.

What can a horse fail a vetting on?

With these in mind, I wanted to share the main reasons for failing a pre-purchase examination, and explain a bit more about them.

• Lameness. This is by far the most common reason I fail a horse presented to me for a two or five stage vetting.
• Conformation.
• Feet.
• Sarcoids.
• Back Pain.
• Failing a horse vetting.

Is it normal for Thoroughbreds to show ribs?

Most underweight horses are categorised by factors such as visible ribs and protruding hip bones, so seeing the ribs of a horse can be quite alarming for some people. Visible ribs are not always a sign of malnourishment, however – it’s important to look at the horse as a whole.

Do horses remember their names?

Most horses do hear and understand your voice; however, they don’t pick up on the actual word like a person would. In reality, they hear your tone and various sounds. Some can be trained to identify their name, but that isn’t the majority.

What is a male thoroughbred called?

Male horses – known as stallions, geldings or colts depending on whether their manhood is still intact – far outnumber females – called fillies – on the track.

How do you register a horse’s name?

Horse names submitted to the American Saddlebred Registry must meet a few requirements. They cannot be longer than thirty-five characters, including letters, spaces and punctuation, and may not contain numerical prefixes or suffixes, Jr. and Sr. as suffixes, diacritical marks, or punctuation marks as prefixes.

Why do horses have to be 3 to race?

To level the playing field, the Classic’s rules mandates that horses of differing ages be assigned different handicapping weights—3-year-olds are saddled with 122 pounds, while 4-year-olds are weighted down with 126 pounds. Still, 3-year-olds have won fewer than half the Breeders’ Cup Classics that have ever been run.

Why can’t horses carry twins?

The mare’s uterus is not designed to carry twins. Most advanced twin pregnancies result in abortion or delivery of full-term dead foals due to the limited ability of the mares uterus to nourish more than 1 foal.