How Do You Read Australian Thoroughbred Brands?

Thoroughbreds are usually branded with numbers on the offside – the bottom number being the year. The other side has a cipher brand, which can be a breeder’s mark, or a vet clinic’s brand. Other breeds are also branded in this way, and breeders can register their brand with specific organisations.

How do you read a Thoroughbred brand?

The brand on the off should (right hand side) is numerical and is made up of 2 parts. The upper number signifies the order in which the foals were branded, while the lower figure represents the last digit of the year in which the foal was born (for example ‘1’ could mean 2011, 2001, or 1991).

How do you read a horse brand?

The identifying number signifies the order in which horses born in the same foaling season were branded with the same stock brand. If a number of horses are being branded with the same Stock Brand and Foaling Season Number “3”, the horses would be branded 1 over 3, 2 over 3, 3 over 3, etc.

How do you read a Thoroughbred brand NZ?

On the off shoulder, two numerical brands, one beneath the other. The bottom number is the last digit of the year in which the foal was born. The top number indicates the individual horse registered by the cipher brand owner in that particular year.

How do you read Standardbred brands?

Australian Standardbreds are branded with two rows consisting of four symbols in each row. The first line includes the S denoting the horse as a Standardbred, followed by the code for the state in which the horse was born and then the last two digits of its year of birth.

What does RNA mean in Thoroughbred sales?

reserve not attained
Some horses sell without reserve, so the final bid by a potential buyer is the winning bid. RNA – short for “reserve not attained,” is another way of indicating a no-sale (see above).

How do you identify a Thoroughbred horse?

Thoroughbred horses are required by most state racing commission rules to be lip tattooed in order to participate in an official Thoroughbred race. The tattoo serves as an additional means of identification for the Thoroughbred while racing.

How do you read brand symbols?

Brands are read from left to right, from the top down or from the outside to the inside. If a letter or symbol is made backwards from its normal position, it’s read as a reverse. A letter partially over on its face or back is said to be tumbling. If a letter lies horizontally on its face or back, it is called lazy.

How do you read a brand value?

Brand value is the monetary worth of your brand, if you were to sell it. If your company were to merge or be bought out by another business, and they wanted to use your name, logo, and brand identity to sell products or services, your brand value would be the amount they would pay you for that right.

How do you read BLM brands?

The large U shaped mark is the BLM code. The next two marks (one on top of the other) is the estimated year of the horses birth. The next six marks is the registration code. The registration code is made up of two digits identifying the region taken and the next four are the “tag number.”

How do you pick a good Thoroughbred?

Look for a horse with a shiny coat, nicely arched neck, spring in his stride and alert, energized demeanor. Horses that are sweating profusely, bucking or exhibiting other nervous behavior may expend too much energy before the race to produce an optimal effort.

What should I look for in a Thoroughbred?

Key things to look for in a racehorse

• Pedigree. Both the Sire and Dam’s side of the breeding contribute to a horse’s ability.
• Bone Structure. The conformation of a horse is very important.
• Muscle Tone. Muscle is a sign of a fit & healthy horse.
• Balance.
• Coat of the horse.
• Movement.
• Manners.
• Overall looks.

What does ire mean in Thoroughbred?

High Definition (IRE)

What is the difference between a thoroughbred and Standardbred horse?

Standardbreds are harness racing horses, whereas Thoroughbreds are predominantly racing horses. Standardbreds are slightly heavier than Thoroughbreds. Thoroughbreds are taller, slimmer, and more athletic horses, compared to Standardbreds. Standardbreds have a longer tail compared to Thoroughbreds.

How do I read Freezebrand?

The first number in the top line represents the state the horse was born in. The final two numbers in the top line represent the year of birth.

How do you identify horse markings?

Facial markings

1. Blaze: a wide white stripe down the middle of the face.
2. Strip, stripe, or race: a narrow white stripe down the middle of the face.
3. Bald face: a very wide blaze, extending to or past the eyes.
4. Star: a white marking between or above the eyes.
5. Snip: a white marking on the muzzle, between the nostrils.

What does RRP mean Thoroughbred?

The Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium is organized by the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to facilitating placement of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses in second careers.

What does LH mean in Australian stock horses?

Limited Heritage
UB 50-100% Unknown breeding foaled after 1960. LH Limited Heritage (not eligible under any other code) Limited Heritage (not eligible for Heritage Stock Horse or Stock Horse), includes horses of the following bloodlines: • Equivalent to or exceeds 1/2 (50%) registered Thoroughbred bloodlines.

What does NK mean in horse racing?

Abbreviations

Are there different types of Thoroughbreds?

Thoroughbred

Do Thoroughbreds have markings?

Thoroughbred Colors
Thoroughbred horses have coats in five colors: black, white, chestnut, gray, and bay (brown). Bay horses often have darker legs and manes. Thoroughbreds may also have white markings on their faces and legs.