The Thoroughbred
is on of the best known and most loved racing horses
of all time. It is considered by some to be the most
valuable of all horse breeds and claim it is the fastest
of all racehorse breeds, past and present. It has been
a popular horse for centuries. Its stunning speed and
unrivaled mental and physical stamina are incredible.
The Thoroughbred can only be described as courageous.
They are known to continue when other horse breeds will
give up. They have an incredible amount of energy and
have a tendency to be high strung. They also have dispositions
can also sensitve and nervous. Some even say that they
have difficult temperaments. Others, however, claim
that they are not temperamental and have nice dispositions.
It can go at speeds of 35 to 40 miles an hour and capable
of covering more than 20 feet in a single stride. It
is the main breed used for English jumping and hunting
competitions. The Thoroughbred is a can be somewhat
larger or smaller than the average size. It is a handsome
horese with wide-set eyes, set below a flat forehead.
Its large eyes show its alertness. Its head is carried
low and its long neck is light and elegant. The Thoroughbred
has large nostrils and a straight profile. They have
good length of proportion with depth through the girth,
allowing for lung expansion. It also exhibits strong
loins, quarters and back. It can be seen in a wide range
of colors, but the most popular are chestnut, brown
and bay.
