About This CreatureThe Thoroughbred horse is known and has proven itself to be the fastest creature on earth, it is a supremely athletic horse which displays all the attributes of a well bred animal. Thoroughbreds are tall leggy animals which come in a variety of colours, mainly solids. Some thoroughbreds will often have distinctive white markings on their bodies such as a blaze or white socks, a blaze is a white stripe down the horses face and white socks refer to white markings on their legs above their hooves. These horses usually have quite promine
nt withers (the tallest bone at the beginning of their neck), with an elegant head and beautifully arched neck. This breed usually stands between 15 and 16 hands high and weighs about 1,100 pounds; these animals are full of raw power due to their muscular quarters. Thoroughbreds are famous across the world because of their display of courage and spirit on the race track and over fences. These horses are warm blooded animals, which mean they are usually smaller and leaner than other breeds. Thoroughbreds are often crossed with draught horses in order to produce high quality sports horses that possess the speed of the thoroughbred and the great strength of the draught horse.
nt withers (the tallest bone at the beginning of their neck), with an elegant head and beautifully arched neck. This breed usually stands between 15 and 16 hands high and weighs about 1,100 pounds; these animals are full of raw power due to their muscular quarters. Thoroughbreds are famous across the world because of their display of courage and spirit on the race track and over fences. These horses are warm blooded animals, which mean they are usually smaller and leaner than other breeds. Thoroughbreds are often crossed with draught horses in order to produce high quality sports horses that possess the speed of the thoroughbred and the great strength of the draught horse.History
Unlike many horse breeds which have existed for years, the thoroughbred is a relatively new breed. Around three hundred years ago in Britain the most commonly used horse by the nobles was the heavy draught horse. These horses descended from the knights of England who would use these horses during battle. They were used primarily for their strength, they could carry a fully grown man wearing a heavy suit of armour effortlessly. However during the 17th century the nobles of England started gaining interest in horse racing and hunting, and in order to be successful in either pursuit light fast horses were required.
Unlike many horse breeds which have existed for years, the thoroughbred is a relatively new breed. Around three hundred years ago in Britain the most commonly used horse by the nobles was the heavy draught horse. These horses descended from the knights of England who would use these horses during battle. They were used primarily for their strength, they could carry a fully grown man wearing a heavy suit of armour effortlessly. However during the 17th century the nobles of England started gaining interest in horse racing and hunting, and in order to be successful in either pursuit light fast horses were required.
Where Did the Breed Come From?
The thoroughbred as we know it today is due to the influence of three Arabian Sires (Arabian Stallions). During the early part of the 17th century three Arabian Sires were imported
into Britain, the Godolphin Arabian, Byerly Turk, and the Darley Arabian. These sires were bred to quality English mares resulting in the off springs Herod, Eclipse, and Matchem, these horses exhibited great speed and endurance and have had a huge influence over the thoroughbred breed as we know it today.
into Britain, the Godolphin Arabian, Byerly Turk, and the Darley Arabian. These sires were bred to quality English mares resulting in the off springs Herod, Eclipse, and Matchem, these horses exhibited great speed and endurance and have had a huge influence over the thoroughbred breed as we know it today.I can gladly say that I am the proud owner of one of these wonderful animals. I bought my horse, who I name my blog spot after, Triskele Valentine in Feburary of this year. She is a 15.3 hands high leggy mare, she is dark bay in colour and is just turning five years old. She is very energetic and a bit of a handful at times, however I wouldent change her for the world, she is a joy to own and work with.
Reference :
Dorling Kindersley, Horses, E Edwards
Miles Kelly Publishing, Horses, 1000 Facts
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