Thoroughbred
Quick facts
About the Thoroughbred
Hot-blooded, athletic, and bold. Thoroughbreds are forward-thinking and quick to learn but can be reactive — they reward confident, tactful riders. Off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) often need a year of decompression before second careers.
Feeding & nutrition
High-calorie, high-fat diet. Add stabilized rice bran, flax, or oil. Slow-feeder hay nets help reduce ulcer risk.
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Watch for EGUS (gastric ulcers), tendon and ligament injuries, exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), and HYPP-like conditions in some lines.
Care tips
High caloric needs — most Thoroughbreds are 'hard keepers' and need oil or beet pulp on top of forage.
Thin soles and shelly hooves are common; quality farriery every 5–6 weeks is non-negotiable.
Provide ad-lib forage to reduce ulcer risk — Thoroughbreds are prone to EGUS.
Long pastern conformation increases tendon strain; ice and wrap after hard work.
Related breeds
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