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The Thoroughbred is a distinct breed of horse, although people sometimes refer to a purebred horse of any breed as a thoroughbred. The term for any horse or other animal derived from a single breed line is purebred .
Believing the Thoroughbred was the best breed of horse and could pass on its superior traits to other breeds, in 1906 The Jockey Club of New York established the Breeding Bureau. Its purpose was to provide Thoroughbred stallions as sires that would produce a variety of top quality half-breed general purpose horses. [4]
Nearco: Italian bred Thoroughbred racehorse. ''Thoroughbred Heritage'' described him as "one of the greatest racehorses of the Twentieth Century" and "one of the most important sires of the century." He was undefeated and his sire line was dominant. Needles: the first Florida-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby (1956), also won the Belmont Stakes
Livestock Nutrition Center, which supplied the feed, said it was ‘truly sorry’ for the loss of the valued animals
As many as 40 to 70 horses reportedly died last week, and the ranch's owner believes contaminated feed is to blame. Dozens Of Horses Suddenly Die At Oklahoma Ranch, Prompting State Investigation ...
The rodeo community is devastated after dozens of horses died at the Elk City, Oklahoma ranch. The company is still caring for 140 horses and calves. Oklahoma's Beutler and Son Rodeo Company loses ...
Grass is a natural source of nutrition for a horse. Equine nutrition is the feeding of horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, and other equines. Correct and balanced nutrition is a critical component of proper horse care. Horses are non-ruminant herbivores of a type known as a "hindgut fermenter." Horses have only one stomach, as do humans.
The Oklahoma Derby is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three years olds, over a distance of 1 + 1 ⁄ 8 miles (9 furlongs) on the dirt held annually late September at Remington Park located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The event currently carries an offered purse of $400,000.