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A thoroughbred is a breed of horse. Most commonly bred for horse racing, they are also bred for use in other equine sporting events such as show jumping, dressage, and polo.
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Fast Facts
- Developed: 17th Century in England
- Thoroughbreds first registered in 1791 in England
- Average Height: 64"
- Average Weight: 1,000 lbs.
- A safer dirt that is softer and water-proof is now being used on tracksLiveScience.com: New 'Super-Dirt' Saves Horses and Riders (Time: 2:02)
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They Race To Win
Thoroughbreds exist worldwide today, with almost 1.3 million alone in the United States. They have been helpful in cross-breeding other to help create new breeds while also improving existing ones. All horses born in the Northern Hemisphere are technically born on January 1 of every year, while August 1 is the birth date for all born in the Southern Hemisphere. They are known for being either distance runners or sprinters. In 2007, there were nearly 72,000 horses who started races in the United States alone, with 1.5 career-ending injuries per 1,000. -
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what is the scientific name for a thoroughbred horse?? (spelling?)? http://bit.ly/382YMK
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In thoroughbred horse racing breeding is artificial insemination allowed? http://bit.ly/PzSL0
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@esresnick Darling, I AM a horse! And a thoroughbred, too! :-D
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