The Thoroughbred

The Thoroughbred can be characterized as the world's most valuable and fastest horse breed. The multi-billion dollar horse racing and breeding industries have grown around it.

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The Thoroughbred originated in England near the end of the 17th century. Prior to this time the English had bred strong, heavy horses that could carry fully armored men and do other heavy work. About this same time lighter horses were being bred in the Middle East for speed and stamina. One of the lighter Middle Eastern stallions was captured and bred with the native English horse. The result - a very fast and strong horse.

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This physical trait coupled with the sport of horse racing caused very selective breeding programs to begin. The only measure of success for these programs was winning on the race track.

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The physical attributes finally obtained by the breeders include a wide girth for increased lung capacity, long sloping shoulders that allow longer strides, a long body and hind leg. Usually the horses are around 16hh and common colors include bay, chestnut, black and gray. Like the Arabian this breed have large eyes and nostrils. However, unlike the Arabian the face is not concave.

Thoroughbreds are bred to mature at an early age because of the economics of the horse racing industry. Unfortunately, many of the horses break down at a young age.

It is common for a Thoroughbred to be high-strung, nervous and tempermental which can make them difficult to handle. They are also courageous and continue to battle when lesser horses give up. This mental trait makes the Thoroughbred an exceptional horse for many other non-racing sports.

References:
1. Edwards E. (1991). The Ultimate Horse Book.   New York: DK Publishing.
2. Oklahoma State University Department of Animal Science website