2007-03-15 19:22:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I really love this breed. I've worked with countless horses: Arabs, TBs, various Warmbloods, even Quarter Horses and trotters. But to me, the epitome of equine athleticism and grace is found in the TB. Fifty years ago, they used to represent the ideal hunter until the warmblood influence really took hold. But today, when a flashy TB enters the ring, it's still enough for people to sit up and take notice. They've remained the standard mount for many three day eventers because of their stamina, speed, and over all fitness. They're no where near as hard to manage or handle as most Egyptian bred Arabs, either. On the down side, many of our American TBs come from the racetrack where their legs take a beating. When buying a TB off the track, it's important to get x-rays done of their legs just to be sure there's not an issue. They also have notoriously bad feet and quite sensitive skin. Good fly protection is an absolute must. They can be hardkeepers, easily dropping weight, but they can also muscle up quite quickly with proper fitness routines.
2007-03-16 01:42:44 · answer #1 · answered by ap1188 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thoroughbreds have large stamina. some could be stable jumpers in line with there soundness matters(in the event that they have any). A horse that desires weight, should not be placed into guidance surprising away. Thoroughbreds Have very small and skinny bones in there legs, So leaping can and could reason an injury faster or later. leaping isn't a organic recreation for a horse of any breed, so of direction it is going to ultimately injure them. leaping is extremely like horse racing for thoroughbreds, Its no longer organic. A 15hh thoroughbred is especially small in comparison to those I very own(over sixteen hh). My previous thoroughbred mare was once a jumper, and retired at approximately 20, with substantial arthritus. i might elect a horse for leaping that has a stable bone shape, and that's comepletley sound with out injuries.
2016-10-18 12:27:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Versailles, Kentucky which happens to be the horse capital of the world. We have hundreds of American Thoroughbred farms in this area. I can tell you from what I have seen the horses are treated better than most people. The industry brings thousands of jobs as well as billions of dollars to Kentucky. Although It may seem that once the horses can't race they are put down i have not found that to be true. Many of the horses are adopted or stay at the farm to live out their lives. These animals are loved and well cared for. For example: One one farm where a Friend of mine manages Secretariats daughter is there she does not race any more and can not be bred, yet she is living out her days on a wonderful farm with people who see to her every need. She is a very sweet horse and seems very content.
2007-03-16 01:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by GI 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bred for racing to the point of not being versatile for anything else. Nice horses though. Many were voted Horse of the Year in the USA too. Check conformation carefully to see what the best riding for the horse is, as they are prone to several faults in coformation that have a huge effect on usage i,.t,o, riding.
When you have a good one, though, it's beautiful to see.
2007-03-15 20:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
great horse with bad feet. I have had problems with thin shelly feet, and many are big eaters as well, but other than that I love them. Elegant horses and talented.
2007-03-15 19:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Beautiful animals
Bastardized, abused, and disposed of in racing
Quite a handful
Dinner in Europe, when they are sold to slaughter
2007-03-15 19:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beautiful creatures they are. I wouldn't say no if you give me one.
2007-03-15 19:40:57 · answer #7 · answered by Shirley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋