Where do thoroughbred horses live?
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Asked by: Stephanie English
Because this breed came from several different types of horse breeds, it did not have a distinct original wild “habitat” that you might have for some other breeds, such as the Arabian. Instead, with domestic ancestors, this breed has always occupied farmland, pastures, and other similar human-related habitats.
Where are Thoroughbred horse located?
Thoroughbred
| Country of origin | England |
| Traits | |
|---|---|
| Distinguishing features | Tall, slim, athletic horse, used for racing and many equestrian sports |
| Breed standards | |
| The Jockey Club Australian Stud Book General Stud Book | |
How old do Thoroughbreds live?
between 25 and 28
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, which has dealt with several thousand old retirees has never had a horse live past 34. In general, the average life expectancy of a thoroughbred is somewhere between 25 and 28.
What city is known as the horse capital of the world?
Lexington
Lexington is the Horse Capital of the World, center of the Thoroughbred breeding universe and home to the Kentucky Horse Park, as well as the historic Keeneland Racecourse.
What state has the most horses?
Texas
Among U. S. states, the AHC report puts Texas in the lead with 978,822 horses, followed by California with 698,345, Florida with 500,124, Oklahoma with 326,134, Kentucky with 320,173, Ohio with 306,898 and Missouri with 281,255.
How many Thoroughbred farms are in Kentucky?
450 horse farms
There are about 450 horse farms in the region (about 150 in Fayette County alone).
