The thoroughbred is possibly the most popular breed across the world and is certainly one of the most influential. Having been selectively bred for centuries for speed and stamina, they have been used as an improver for many other horse breeds. Thousands are bred around the world each year for racing and each year thousands retire to have new lives as riding horses.
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Earlier this year, the British Racing’s Horse Welfare Board released the Thoroughbred Census. The aim of this census is to improve the tracibility of horses leaving the racing industry to… Read More »Have you updated your ex racehorse’s passport yet? Whetherbys announce Passport Amnesty
British Racing’s Horse Welfare Board is launching the first ever thoroughbred census in Great Britain. the aim of this census is to improve the tracibility of racehorses once they leave… Read More »Own An Ex Racehorse? Complete the Thoroughbred Census!
A few weeks ago we looked at the draught breeds native to the UK & Ireland. Today we are looking at some of our other native horse breeds, from racehorse… Read More »Get to know our Native Horse Breeds
British Monarchs have had a huge role to play in developing horse racing as we know it. King Charles I and his son King Charles II played a big role… Read More »Thoroughbred Foundation Stallions
Last year, after a lot of workshops and time, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) decided to make some changes to the whip rules in horse racing. The announcement has created… Read More »Are the new whip rules ruining horse racing?
One of the biggest arguments horse lovers have against racing is that they start training them so young. We have a much better understanding of how young horses develop, the… Read More »Why it might be better to start racehorses at 2
On Friday I headed to Newmarket Races for one of their music nights. For the first time, I had a ticket for one of the hospitality areas, the Champions Lawn.… Read More »Champions Lawn at Newmarket Races
The use of the whip in all horse sports is regularly being challenged by the public and welfare organisations, especially in horse racing. As this challenge grows, all sports need… Read More »New Whip Rules In Horse Racing
There has been a lot of drama at Badminton this weekend. This is the first time since 2019 that this event has run and due to so many events being… Read More »Badminton Cross Country & Final Results
Badminton Horse Trials kicks off tomorrow with the first horse inspection and alongside our usual coverage of the ex racehorses competing for the top placed ex racehorse prize, I have… Read More »Ex Racehorse & University Favourite at Badminton Horse Trials
