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Thoroughbred Bay Mare (Dressage/Hunter Jumper/Trail Horse)
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Mare
Age 5 yrs
Height 16.1 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type Auction
6-year-old TB mare, 16. 1-2hh and thick. Looks/acts/goes like a WB. I only had seven starts; the last one was years ago. He has shown 2’6″, schooled 3′ with plenty of step and scope for the ...
1 day ago
Ocala
$ enquire
Promoted
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TBSH - Mastery N Polished
TBSH - Mastery N Polished
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 3 yrs
Height 17 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbshcares. com Working with a professional Company. We have many nice Thoroughbred horses available. Mastery N Polished (KY) TB, B, G, FOALED APRIL 5, 2021 ( MASTERY - TABLE MANNERS, ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
8 photos
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TBSH - Loving Rita
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Filly
Age 3 yrs 1 mth
Height 16.1 hands
Color Grey
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbshcares. com Working with a professional Company. We have many nice TB horses available on our website. Please feel welcome to visit. Quality Thoroughbred Horses Working with a company ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
2 photos
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TBSH - The Cat Prevails
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 6 yrs 2 mths
Height 16.2 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbshcarescom Working with a professional Company. We have many nice TB horses available on our website. Please feel welcome to visit. This guy has such a cool personality. He is very ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
4 photos
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TBSH - Fast N Brave
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 3 yrs 1 mth
Height 16 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbshcares. com Fast N Brave (KY) TB, B, G, FOALED FEBRUARY 20, 2021 ( ACCELERATE - ANASAZI LASS, BY SUCCESSFUL APPEAL ) Quite and sweet
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
1 photo
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TBSH - Fort Skywalker-
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Mare
Age 6 yrs 1 mth
Height 16.1 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbshcares. com Working with a professional company Fort Skywalker TB, DK B/, M, FOALED MAY 12, 2018 ( FORT LARNED - GOOSE SKYWALKER, BY STRATEGIC MISSION ) Estimate 16. 1. She has ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
Promoted
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TBSH - Bingo John
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 6 yrs 1 mth
Height 16.1 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbshcares. comworking with a professional company Video on our website This guy is a very special guy. He is so nice to be around. Bingo John (NY) TB, B, G, FOALED APRIL 8, 2018 ( OXBOW - A. ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
3 photos
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TBSH - Do I Dare
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Mare
Age 14 yrs 1 mth
Height 16 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbshcares. com This mare is a true professional. She is all class Do I Dare TB, DK B/, M, FOALED MARCH 20, 2010 ( EQUINOX - DEVANT, BY HONOUR AND GLORY )
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
1 photo
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TBSH - Pre-order Service Program
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 4 yrs 1 mth
Height 16 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
Pre-Order Deposit Program. Helping match you with the right horse. Working with a Trusted Company. To get started go to our website. Pre-Purchase Deposit Option - #1 as Worlds Largest ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ 2,868
1 photo
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TBSH - Takin the Sloroad
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 14 yrs 1 mth
Height 17 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbshcares. comWorking with a professional company Takin the Sloroad (KY) TB, B, G, FOALED MARCH 20, 2010 ( VAN NISTELROOY - BEE'S WAX, BY QUIET AMERICAN ) This guy we call Jay Jay. He is a ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
8 photos
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TBSH - Loving Rita
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Filly
Age 3 yrs 1 mth
Height 16.1 hands
Color Grey
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbshcares. com Working with a professional Company. We have many nice TB horses available on our website. Please feel welcome to visit. Quality Thoroughbred Horses Working with a company ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
Promoted
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TBSH - Trashtalkinyankee
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 8 yrs
Height 16 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
Trashtalkinyankee (KY) TB, B, G, FOALED APRIL 30, 2016 ( NORTHERN AFLEET - CAN YOU TALK, BY TALE OF THE CAT This beautiful guy sold for $30k and earned $330k. He is all heart. He is a true ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
7 photos
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TBSH - Tiz Rye Time
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 7 yrs
Height 16 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
Tiz Rye Time (KY) TB, B, G, FOALED FEBRUARY 19, 2017 ( TIZNOW - SHANON NICOLE, BY MAJESTIC WARRIOR ) This awesome guy sold for $200k as a yearling and earned $326k. He is so gentle and kind. He ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
7 photos
For Sale
TBSH - Greatest Game
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 11 yrs
Height 16.1 hands
Color Chestnut
Ad Type For Sale
Greatest Game (KY) TB, CH, G, foaled March 14, 2013 ( Giant's Causeway - Wilshewed, by Carson City ) Please fill out our buyer inq form https: //www. tbshcares. com/pre-purchase-application Great ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
6 photos
For Sale
TBSH - Clearing Waivers
TBSH - Clearing Waivers
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 7 yrs
Height 16.1 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
Please fill out our buyer inq form: https: //www. tbshcares. com/pre-purchase-application Clearing Waivers (IN) TB, DK B/, G, foaled April 18, 2017 ( Awesome Patriot - Julep Tulip, by ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
2 photos
For Sale
TBSH - The Cat Prevails
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 6 yrs 2 mths
Height 16.2 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbshcarescom Working with a professional Company. We have many nice TB horses available on our website. Please feel welcome to visit. This guy has such a cool personality. He is very ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
Promoted
8 photos
For Sale
TBSH - Common Bond
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 6 yrs
Height 17 hands
Color Grey
Ad Type For Sale
Quite and gentle big guy. full of sweet personality. Gorgeous and very kind. He is just wonderful to ride. Please fill out our Buyer inquiry form and our head trainer will give you a call: ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
4 photos
For Sale
TBSH - THATSAFACTJACK
TBSH - THATSAFACTJACK
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 8 yrs 1 mth
Height 16.2 hands
Color Grey
Ad Type For Sale
Please fill out our Buyer inquiry application: https: //www. tbshcares. com/pre-purchase-application Thatsafactjack (KY) TB, GR/RO, G, foaled May 4, 2016 ( The Factor - Tap for Luck, by Tapit ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
12 photos
For Sale
TBSH - Bingo John
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 6 yrs 4 mths
Height 16.1 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
www. tbhschares. com Super easy to ride and kind. Loves people.. Bingo John TB, B, G, FOALED APRIL 8, 2018 ( OXBOW - A. P. PETAL, BY A. P. INDY )
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
3 photos
For Sale
TBSH - Fires a Blazen
TBSH - Fires a Blazen
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 3 yrs 10 mths
Height 16.2 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
Fires a Blazen TB, B, G, foaled April 8, 2021 ( Firing Line - Hot Chili Pepper, by Mecke ) He is a super kind and well behaved guy. Rides very nice and has a good brain. He is a very big boy. ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
6 photos
For Sale
TBSH - Malthael
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 8 yrs 1 mth
Height 16.2 hands
Color Bay
Ad Type For Sale
Malthael (KY) TB, B, G, foaled February 19, 2016 ( Noble Mission (GB) - Ender's Sister, by A. P. Indy ) He is a true professional. Kind and willing. Tall gorgeous big build. Just lovely to be ...
11 hours ago
Lexington
$ enquire
14 photos
For Sale
Thoroughbred Racing Filly
Thoroughbred Racing Filly
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Filly
Age 2 yrs 7 mths
Height 15.3 hands
Color Brown
Ad Type For Sale
Has never been ridden. Is very healthy. Ready to start training to run. She has a very good temperament, stands for the farrier, leads well. This horse is out of good stock. If you have a good ...
14 hours ago
Oklahoma city
$ 4,000
11 photos
Auction
Surge- 3 Year Old Thoroughbred Sporthorse Prospect
Breed Thoroughbred
Gender Gelding
Age 3 yrs
Height 16 hands
Color Chestnut
Ad Type Auction
"AVAILABLE ON ONLINE HORSE AUCTION AT www DOT MagicHorseAuction DOT com BIDDING OPEN NOW thru TUESDAY | FEBRUARY 18th... BUY IT NOW AVAILABLE! ! *Final price will be determined on auction ...
1 day ago
Gap
$ enquire
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Thoroughbreds for Sale: Top Bloodlines Available

Thoroughbred horses are renowned for their speed, agility, and elegant conformation. These majestic animals have long been associated with horse racing, but their versatility extends to various equestrian disciplines. Thoroughbreds typically stand between 15 and 17 hands high, possessing a powerful yet graceful build that makes them sought-after for both competitive and recreational pursuits.

 

The market for Thoroughbred horses offers a wide range of options for potential buyers. From current racehorses to retired competitors transitioning to new careers, there are Thoroughbreds available to suit diverse needs and preferences. Many ex-racehorses, often referred to as OTTBs (Off-Track Thoroughbreds), find success in show jumping, eventing, and dressage after their racing days are over.

 

Prospective buyers can explore numerous platforms to find Thoroughbreds for sale. Online marketplaces and equine-specific websites like HorseClicks, feature listings from breeders, private sellers, and racing stables. These resources often provide detailed information about each horse's pedigree, racing history, and potential for various disciplines, helping buyers make informed decisions when selecting their ideal Thoroughbred companion.

 

Understanding Thoroughbred Horses

Thoroughbreds are renowned for their speed, agility, and competitive spirit. These horses have a rich history in racing and continue to excel in various equestrian disciplines today.

 

Breed History and Characteristics

Thoroughbreds trace their origins to 17th and 18th century England. They were developed by crossing native English mares with imported Arabian stallions. This selective breeding created horses with exceptional speed and stamina.

 

Physically, Thoroughbreds are tall, lean, and muscular. They typically stand between 15.2 and 17 hands high. Their bodies are built for speed, with long legs, deep chests, and powerful hindquarters.

 

Temperamentally, Thoroughbreds are known for their intelligence, courage, and high energy. They often possess a spirited nature that requires experienced handling.

 

Thoroughbred Racing and Pedigree

Thoroughbred racing is often called the "Sport of Kings." These horses compete in flat racing and steeplechase events worldwide. The most prestigious races include the Kentucky Derby, Royal Ascot, and the Melbourne Cup.

 

Pedigree plays a crucial role in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. All modern Thoroughbreds can trace their lineage back to three foundation sires: the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian, and the Byerly Turk.

 

Breeding farms carefully select mating pairs based on bloodlines, racing performance, and physical attributes. This meticulous process aims to produce foals with the best potential for success on the racetrack.

 

Purchasing Thoroughbreds

Buying a thoroughbred horse requires careful consideration and expert knowledge. Prospective buyers must evaluate horses thoroughly, understand auction and private sale processes, and conduct pre-purchase examinations.

 

Evaluating Horses

When assessing thoroughbreds for purchase, consider their conformation, pedigree, and performance history. Look for well-balanced proportions and strong bone structure.

 

Examine the horse's movement at different gaits to evaluate soundness and athletic ability. Pay attention to temperament and behavior during handling.

 

Review race records or show results for performance prospects. For breeding stock, research the success of related offspring.

 

Request veterinary records and inquire about any past injuries or health issues. This information helps assess the horse's long-term potential and value.

 

Navigating Auctions and Private Sales

Thoroughbred auctions offer a wide selection of horses but can be fast-paced and competitive. Research sale catalogs in advance and set a budget.

 

Arrive early to inspect horses of interest before bidding begins. Bring an experienced advisor to help evaluate prospects and avoid impulse purchases.

 

Private sales allow more time for evaluation and negotiation. Work with reputable breeders, trainers, or agents to find suitable horses.

 

Visit farms or training facilities to observe horses in their home environment. This provides valuable insights into their care and training.

 

Pre-Purchase Examinations

Always conduct a thorough pre-purchase exam by a qualified equine veterinarian.

 

This typically includes:

  • Physical examination
  • Lameness evaluation
  • Flexion tests
  • Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, ultrasound)
  • Blood work

 

The exam helps identify existing health issues or potential future problems. Review results carefully with the veterinarian before finalizing the purchase.

 

Consider additional specialized tests for specific disciplines, such as endoscopy for racehorses or reproductive exams for breeding stock.

 

Factor the cost of the pre-purchase exam into your budget. It's a wise investment to protect against costly surprises later.

 

Frequently asked questions
What is a Thoroughbred horse?
The Thoroughbred is a breed of horse most commonly associated with racing, but they have also been used for many other forms of equestrian activities including show jumping, eventing, and dressage. They are known for their graceful conformation and distinctive look, typically standing between 15 and 17 hands high with an elegant yet powerful build. Their distinguishing feature is their long legs and deep chest. Thoroughbreds are known to have great speed and stamina due to their history as racehorses.