Thoroughbreds And Horse Racing

One thing gladiators, knights in shining amours,
cowboys, and gamblers have in common is their
fondness on horses. Throughout history, this
animal has served man in different areas of his
life. They are easy to train and act as great
assistants in farming, movers of chariots,
partners at war, servants in hunting,
inspirations for carousels, pets for children,
and bets for gambling. The popularity of horse
racing in different parts of the globe has grown
over time. One good way to generate income is by
investing on a pet horse.

A thoroughbred is a kind of breed fit for a
race. They came from England when individuals
have grown fond of races during the 1700s.
Females native to Britain were crossbred with
Arabian stallions from the Middle East. Physical
characteristics include their chiseled head,
sleek hair, high withers, deep chest, lean
trunk, long legs, and short back. Their average
height is 65 inches and they can weigh up to
1,400 pounds. Common colours are brown, gray,
chestnut, reddish brown and black.

This class of horses is graceful, powerful,
clever, and athletic, which explains why people
love training them for sporting activities and
tournaments. Handling them is not that easy
though. It takes a lot of practice to make them
stay put with their high levels of energy. They
enjoy wide, open spaces where they may run
around freely. It is important that you earn and
maintain their trust given that they can be very
sensitive. Your relationship relies upon the way
you take care of them.

In grooming, offer daily leg and hoof care to
prevent mud rashes and foot infection. You need
to schedule regular clippings, polishing, and
brushing to make sure that your horse is in
optimum condition. Appearance matters
particularly if you want your pet to garner a
lot of cash from pre-game gambling bets. They
should look sleek and strong. Those things
should be all part of your routine or be
included in your checklist.

Be sure to feed thoroughbreds at the proper
intervals given that they have a rapid
metabolism. You can purchase specialised food
that contains all the nutrients needed to make
them strong enough to resist the fierceness of
the competition. Skeletal injuries and accidents
like bleeding lungs commonly occur. Make sure to
have your pet examined by a veterinarian prior
to letting them join a horse race. Their heart
condition is also evaluated since many animals
in their breed have small hearts.


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The author writes for
http://www.championpicks.com.au which provides
information regarding horse racing in Australia.


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