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The History and Characteristics of Thoroughbred Horses
TLDR Thoroughbred horses are a 300-year-old breed that originated from three foundation stallions, resulting in a strong and quick horse that can run up to 40 miles per hour. They have unique internal organs and characteristics that contribute to their speed and agility in racing. However, thoroughbred horse owners face challenges such as a limited racing window and the risk of abandonment after retirement.
Timestamped Summary
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This podcast episode is about how thoroughbred horses work and includes discussions about horse racing and different horse classifications based on age and gender.
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Thoroughbred horses are a fairly new breed that originated from three foundation stallions, which were Oriental horses including Turks, Barbes, and Arabians.
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Thoroughbred horses are a 300-year-old breed that originated from three foundation stallions, resulting in a strong and quick horse that can run up to 40 miles per hour with a stride length of 20 feet.
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Thoroughbred horses have special internal organs, such as a large heart and efficient spleen, that allow them to circulate a large amount of blood and increase their red blood cell count while running, delivering oxygen to every part of their body; they also have unique characteristics in their breathing and leg movements that contribute to their speed and agility in racing.
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Thoroughbred horses can be traced back to three foundation sires, and all thoroughbreds alive today can be traced back to those three; there is a closed registry called the General Studbook that keeps track of all full thoroughbred horses born to full thoroughbred parents, and more than 100,000 horses are foaled worldwide every year.
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Thoroughbreds in America can be traced back to the late 17th century, but the American stud book only goes back to 1868, and the Jockey Club controls the stud book and defines what a thoroughbred horse is, including determining the horse's color and name.
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Thoroughbred horse owners face the challenge of a limited racing window, with most horses only racing for a short period of time in their prime.
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Thoroughbred horses face the risk of being slaughtered, euthanized, or abandoned after retirement due to oversaturation in the market caused by excessive breeding.
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Thoroughbred rescue organizations exist to take in abandoned or retired horses that are no longer wanted and care for them.
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