Thoroughbreds are one of the most famous and successful horse breeds in the world. They are great for horse racing and are amazing gallopers. Thoroughbreds are a tall, slim and beautiful breed which originates from England. They are also considered to be hot-blooded. The word 'thoroughbred' comes from the Ababic word 'keheilan' meaning 'pure blood'.
Thoroughbreds originate from 3 Ababian horses brought to England in the late 16th / 17th century. The three sires were named after their owners and were called the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerley Turk. They were from the Middle East. 93% of today's thoroughbred horses trace back to these three stallions.
Thoroghbreds are very quick and happy to learn so they also make great riding or competition horses. They are usually around 16 hh. They are very muscular. They can gallop at speeds of about 50 mph and jump a distance lengthways of 10 meters. They are black, bay or chestnut. When a thoroughbred is crossed with another breed it almost always improves the stock.
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