Thouroughbreds

   Thoroughbreds are a hot blood breed of horse. They are the fastest breed of horse and descend from some very fast Arabians. Thoroughbred blood has been used in many other breeds of horse in order to improve the other breeds and make them better riding horses. They are the fastest breed of horse in the world and dominate the racetracks. Thoroughbreds are also very good jumpers and are excellent equine athletes. Most thoroughbreds are bred for the track therefore they are very light and lean, but some breeders also breed them as sport horses making them suitable for jumping and giving them a stronger built. Though most of these horses are made for the track many of them don't make it far due to career ending injuries or lack of speed. These ex-race horses can make great jumpers or pleasure horses if given the chance.  Thoroughbreds range from 15.2-17.2 hands high. They come in black, gray, chestnut, white, bay, and palomino. Thoroughbreds are very high spirited with a brave and fiery temperament. Due to this they are not recommended for young and inexperienced riders as their first horse. Those are some facts on the thoroughbred breed.