• The Thorughbred is one of the fastest and most valuable horse in the world

• This horse in the principal means of improving other breeds

• The breed evolved in England in the 17th and 18th centuries

• It is also known as English Thoroughbred, British Thoroughbred, TB, blood stock, blood horse or Thro-bred

• During the reign of Charles II of England, horse racing was wildly popular

• The fastest mares (likely including the extinct Galloway pony) were crossed with Arabs, Barbs and Turks to improve speed and performance

• Three Arab stallions of note played a major role in the development of this breed - Byerley Turk, The Darley Arabianand the Goldolphin Arabian

• All Thoroughbreds registered in the General Stud Book (started in 1791) can be traced back to these three Arabian stallions

• Currently Thoroughbreds are raced in over 50 countries

• The shoulders are long and sloping and the long, arched neck is graceful

• The chest is deep and the strong back is short with a deep body

• The hindquarters are muscular and the legs are hard legs

• A bold horse which has great athletic ability and physical and mental stamina

• Spirited Types Of Thoroughbred (Horses are bred for a specific category as each has different requirements): Type One: those that race on the flat Type Two: those who race over jumps

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• All solid colours are allowed for this hot blooded horse

• The horse stands at around 16 and 16.2 hands high