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Thoroughbred, breed of developed in for racing and jumping ( see photograph). The origin of the Thoroughbred may be traced back to records indicating that a stock of Arab and Barb horses was introduced into England as early as the 3rd century.
Natural conditions favoured development of the original stock, and selective breeding was encouraged by those interested in racing. Under the reigns of James I and Charles I, 43 mares—the so-called Royal Mares—were imported into England, and a record, the, was begun in which were listed only those horses that may be traced back to the Royal Mares in direct line, or to one of three other horses imported to England: the (imported in 1689), the (after 1700), and the (about 1730). The English Thoroughbred has since been introduced to most countries, where it is bred for racing or used to improve local breeds.
This unique gaited breed has a four-beat running-walk. Their movement is a dream to ride and doesn’t bounce you around. Walking horses are refined and elegant, yet have a stockier built. Be prepared to be quicker than the group though. These horses move out! Arabians are more than just pretty faces. They have endurance! Endurance riding tack must be well-fitting for both horse and rider to avoid discomfort and rubbing over long distances. Improperly fitted tack may cause soundness issues, disqualifying horses from competition at veterinarian checkpoints. Saddles and Pads. Endurance saddles are made in a variety of styles and may have trees or be treeless. Treeless saddles are lighter in weight than treed.
A son of the Darley Arabian, Bulle Rock, was imported to in 1730. During the following 45 years, 186 Thoroughbreds imported from England became the foundation of Thoroughbred breeding in the United States.Thoroughbreds have delicate heads, slim bodies, broad chests, and short backs. Their short leg bones allow a long, easy stride. They are sensitive and high-spirited. Averaging 16 hands (64 inches, or 163 cm) high and weighing about 1,000 pounds (450 kg) at maturity, Thoroughbreds are usually bay, chestnut, brown, black, or gray. Outstanding for speed and stamina, they have been combined with and have improved several other breeds of horses. The term thoroughbred is sometimes incorrectly used to mean purebred, but Thoroughbreds are a specific breed, registered in the General Stud Book of the English Jockey Club, organized about 1750, or in the studbooks of similar clubs in other countries.A horse having only one Thoroughbred parent is called a Grade Thoroughbred in the United States and a half-bred in Great Britain.
Grade Thoroughbreds may be used as hunters, ponies, stock horses, or riding horses, depending on their training.
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Angel is GORGEOUS! I haven't seen his video - is the link on his site?My poor filly is only 18 months old, so I am jumping the gun, but I haven't ever had a mare before that was.mine. so it is fun to dream about the options. She is 1/2 hungarian and 1/2 shagya, and her breeder saw a video of her recently and is bemoaning having sold her at all - she is going to be really nice. The breeder and I have already been talking about looking into ET for her, so she wouldn't interrupt becoming a sporthorse to have a baby or two, but that may be REALLY jumping the gun, as I would like to have some proven performance from her before we made that decision.It is fun to think about, though! She's the first horse in a long time that I picked out, rather than the horse choosing me - sort of. It is fun to be raising one from the beginning - everything is so full of possibility!Best of luck - your girl is beautiful!libby.
I love that book! I know it is mostly fictional, but I like to pretend it's true. In 8th grade I painted a blow-up of the book cover onto a big ceiling tile and I have it displayed in my apartment now.
I think all of us horse-crazy little girls loved that book! AND the Black Stallion series. I was shocked when I got older and found out (unregistered) Arabs couldn't race against TBs on the track!
And I kept wondering why little BOYS had all the fun.well, except for the character in National Velvet.Funny how those things still impact us. Remember how 'Sham' had one black spot on his heel? It was suppose to mean he was 'fleet of foot.' Well, last year I had one of my Teke/Arab colts born with four while stockings and on the back of one heel was a single black spot! I was just thrilled to death.Great books!
Angel is GORGEOUS! I haven't seen his video - is the link on his site?Not sure - they just got the video done a week or so ago.But if you search on YouTube under 'VSF Otis+/' I'm sure it will come up. He's a very athletic guy and Connie has done such a good job with him.Your gal sounds like a perfect cross for him - you could certainly do ET with her this spring/summer. Although you have a point about wanting some performance out of her first. With Angel, based on her pedigree and conformation I know she could be doing great at something, and I am the limiting factor.
She is just getting going now, so I'd like to breed her NOW rather than getting her in ride condition and then having her take a year off.I'm sure the baby will be super.super CHUNKY! But maybe that's a good thing? Hi everyone Im new here.I really like this topic of tbs in endurance!I've just recently got my 1st horse back. I had sold her about 2 1/2 yrs ago as I was not experienced enough and she was too strong, goey for me. Now I can easily handle her and I want to start endurance with her.She is 21 (you wouldn't know it). She is so full of life and energy and LOVES riding, anything, anywhere!The problem is because she has been abit neglected and has not had much movement in a small paddock, (now she's on 20 acres) 'the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak'. Hi everyone Im new here.I really like this topic of tbs in endurance!I've just recently got my 1st horse back.
I had sold her about 2 1/2 yrs ago as I was not experienced enough and she was too strong, goey for me. Now I can easily handle her and I want to start endurance with her.She is 21 (you wouldn't know it).
She is so full of life and energy and LOVES riding, anything, anywhere!The problem is because she has been abit neglected and has not had much movement in a small paddock, (now she's on 20 acres) 'the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak'. I put a link directly to the video on his 'entry' page:I've debated for a couple years now on breeding Teddy's dam to him since the result would be a 3/4 sibling AND it's amazing how much Otis looks like Teddy's brother Kevlar (and how much stamina those boys seem to have!): Well, DANG, Pwynn! Because I'm just waiting for you to stand Kevlar in '09.saving up my pennies (ok, $$$'s) to breed him to Angel's dam, the PB Arab (with a pedigree much like Otis's dam). In fact, I think you need to get frozen on Kevlar NOW and offer it.I know you breed for a 'sporthorse' market, but maybe start to try targeting the endurance market more? In that sport, a 14.2hh horse is more the norm and I think your guys have the genetics for it. The only problem is that endurance people are not traditionally 'big spenders' in either the stud fee dept. Or the buying horses dept.In fact, I had Angel for sale for TWO YEARS (she's the one I'm breeding to Otis) and the dressage people gushed over her, but declined over and over again because she was/is only 15hh.
The endurance people also gushed over her, including a regional champion 100 mile rider and a (former, now retired)Olympic Team member. But the $4500 price tag I had on her as a three year old was the dealer breaker for them.Luckily, at some point I realized how nice she was and took her off the market.Still, your stallions, when crossed with Arabs or 1/2 Arabs would produce some pretty kick ass endurance horses, at least in my personal opinion.And just so you know, you are TOTALLY my hero - being a small breeder myself, I realize what an accomplishment Teddy O. I am aiming on putting her in a 25 mile in about 4 months, do you think this is a reachable goal?Personally, I think 6 months might be more like it. If she was young and had more conditioning, I would say a SLOW 25 might be ok in 4 months, but older horses don't get fit as quickly as younger ones do (kind of like we humans.). And if she is injured, it sets you back even more.There are several really good books out there that get into the nuts and bolts of endurance riding, including conditioning.
One I'm reading now that I really like is Nancy Loving DVM 'Going the Distance.' I'm sure you can get it on Amazon.com (maybe even used).The take home message is that it takes a L-O-N-G time to properly condition an endurance horse, especially if you want to do 100's. That literally takes YEARS.So better safe than sorry, for the sake of your horse.Good luck. I don't know about TB's for endurance. I had an off the track TB, and he was full of energy too, but I never tried endurance with him.
He learned super quick and was calm on the trail, though. If you think he'd be good, try him. If he likes it as much as you do, then do it.My TB was very high withered, and I found an endurance saddle with a removable saddle horn that was perfect. I could use the saddle english or western (the fenders/leathers were switchable, too). Hope that gives you some ideas. I don't know if this helps, as I have an Appaloosa, but I've found that hill climbing is a great way to build up a horse's wind in the beginning of a season. I start out letting my Appy trot or canter up the hills (it's easier for him), then I make him walk the whole way up, then I start on longer hills.
After a few weeks of this, he can go on a 4 or 5 hour flat trail ride with ease. We generally work up to 7-9 hours at a time, more challenging trails.
He's 28 now and I don't normally go out more than 4 or 4.5 hours. Still, he keeps up with the younger horses.I'm not an endurance trainer, though. Does anyone else hill climb to build up wind/endurance?