Thoroughbred horses are best known for racing and speed.
Although the name is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred-breed.
They are considered "hot-blooded" horses, known for their agility, speed and spirit.
Photos of horses running byRazilla
Horse breeds are loosely divided into three categories based on general temperament: spirited "hot bloods" with speed and endurance; "cold bloods", such as draft horses and some ponies, suitable for slow, heavy work; and "warmbloods", developed from crosses between hot bloods and cold bloods, often focusing on creating breeds for specific riding purposes, particularly in Europe.
There are over 300 breeds of horses in the world today, developed for many different uses.
The breed was developed in England in the 17th and 18th century by a combination of crossing three oriental stallion lines – the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerley Turk with English mares.
Speed horse by TheEmoPanda
The breed developed into the perfect race horse and it is the fastest breed of horse in the world.
They mature at an early age, with horses raced at two years old.
They race on the flat and over fences “steeple chasing” and many of the horses are very valuable.
Horse image by ilovethoroughbredracing
The average height is around 16hh (1.62m) with coat colours being all solid.
They are a very versatile animal, which is used as a riding horse, eventing, show jumping, dressage and showing.
They are also commonly crossbred to create new breeds or to improve existing ones, and have been influential in the creation of the Quarter Horse, Standardbred, Anglo-Arabian, and various warmblood breeds.
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