The Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred was developed in England in the late 1600's by
crossing native English horses
with 3 or 4
Arabian stallions imported to England
in the late 1600's and early 1700's. Thoroughbred's
generally stand from
15 to
16.3 hands and weigh from 1000 to 1400 pounds. They are noted for
their speed
and athletic ability and
their temperaments are considered to be more nervous
than most
riding horses. Terms such as high strung, and
flighty are not
uncommon.
