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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One of the biggest misconceptions about racehorses is that they spend all day galloping around a track. In reality, racehorses spend surprisingly little time exercising. Like most horses, the majority… Read More »A Typical Day in the Life of a UK Racehorse
“I hope he goes down as a legend of our sport, a legend of all time, not only but for his performances but for his character as well. He’s an… Read More »Record Breaking win for Lordships Graffalo & ex racehorse completion at Burghley Horse Trials
Tomorrow’s the big day – the Grand National is here! But this year, things might look a bit different, and that’s because the BHA (British Horseracing Authority) have made the… Read More »Changes to The Grand National in 2024
Last year, the Horse Welfare Board took a huge step forward in launching Britian’s First Thoroughbred Census. The aim of thiis pioneering initiative, undertaken by Hartpury University, was to bridge… Read More »Britain’s First Thoroughbred Census: The Results Are In!
Are traditional metal horseshoes inadvertently contributing to discomfort and potential injury in racehorses? Maybe. We know that the rigid nature and weight of a metal shoe can increase concussion forces… Read More »EQUISHOX ~ Reducing Concussion Forces in Racehorses’ Legs
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?