American Thoroughbred Horse
Name:
American Thoroughbred Horse
Lifespan:
20-35 Years +
Height:
15.2 h.h.
Appearance:
Large, expressive eyes; exceptionally long, sloping shoulders; fine-boned legs with small hooves; thin skin
Markings:
Yes
Color:
Bay, Black, Chestnut,Dark bay, Brown, Grey roan, Grey, Roan, Palomino
Aptitude:
Riding, Flat racing, Jump racing
Facts:
The Thoroughbred was the first pedigreed horse and at one time, it was known as the "English Running Horse."
It was reported that in 2002, 1986 Kentucky Derby Winner "Ferdinand" was sold to Japan and sent to a slaughterhouse without any notification to previous owners or fans. They said that he was disposed of for the production of pet food. Another unfortunate horse to meet the same fate was the horse "Exceller" who was sold to a Swedish slaughterhouse. He was sent there because his owner was bankrupt and Swedish laws do not allow bankrupt owners to take part in the competition or breeding aspect of the country. This took place in 1997.
Omaha", a son of "Gallant Fox," won the Triple Crown at the age of three in 1935. In January of 1936, Omaha was sent to England aboard the ship RMS Aquitina; there he won the Queens Plate at Kempton Park. After being retired at a stud in Claiborne Farm, Omaha ended up at the New York State Stud Farm in 1943. He was there until 1950, and then sent to a farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska until his death in 1959. He was then buried in the Circle of Champions in Ak-Sar-Bar racetrack in Omaha, Nebraska.
Super fact:
A sportswriter named Charles Hatton was the one who brought the phrase "Triple Crown Winner" into the American Lexicon in 1930.
American Thoroughbred Horse
Lifespan:
20-35 Years +
Height:
15.2 h.h.
Appearance:
Large, expressive eyes; exceptionally long, sloping shoulders; fine-boned legs with small hooves; thin skin
Markings:
Yes
Color:
Bay, Black, Chestnut,Dark bay, Brown, Grey roan, Grey, Roan, Palomino
Aptitude:
Riding, Flat racing, Jump racing
Facts:
The Thoroughbred was the first pedigreed horse and at one time, it was known as the "English Running Horse."
It was reported that in 2002, 1986 Kentucky Derby Winner "Ferdinand" was sold to Japan and sent to a slaughterhouse without any notification to previous owners or fans. They said that he was disposed of for the production of pet food. Another unfortunate horse to meet the same fate was the horse "Exceller" who was sold to a Swedish slaughterhouse. He was sent there because his owner was bankrupt and Swedish laws do not allow bankrupt owners to take part in the competition or breeding aspect of the country. This took place in 1997.
Omaha", a son of "Gallant Fox," won the Triple Crown at the age of three in 1935. In January of 1936, Omaha was sent to England aboard the ship RMS Aquitina; there he won the Queens Plate at Kempton Park. After being retired at a stud in Claiborne Farm, Omaha ended up at the New York State Stud Farm in 1943. He was there until 1950, and then sent to a farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska until his death in 1959. He was then buried in the Circle of Champions in Ak-Sar-Bar racetrack in Omaha, Nebraska.
Super fact:
A sportswriter named Charles Hatton was the one who brought the phrase "Triple Crown Winner" into the American Lexicon in 1930.