Bred for flat racing, the Thoroughbred is the gold standard of speed and athleticism. Also a top choice for show jumping, eventing, and polo.
DID YOU KNOW
Every modern Thoroughbred traces back to just three foundation sires brought to England in the late 1600s.
COMMON USES
RacingShow JumpingEventingPolo
HEIGHT15.2 – 17 hh
WEIGHT1,000 – 1,300 lbs
TEMPERAMENTBold, Athletic, Sensitive
