On the other hand, a superior racehorse can be worth $75,000 to $10 million, depending on the bloodline and winning history. The Racing horse breed value Horse type Average price Older horses $10,000 Stallions $400,000 to $990,000 Well-trained stallions with Read more…
Also, “chestnut” is, in general, more commonly used to refer to any reddish coated horse in Europe and for thoroughbreds and Arabians, whereas “sorrel” is a term more often used in the Americas to describe quarter horses. Another difference in 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…