Horse breed
Built for speed

The Thoroughbred Group, The Foundation of Racing and Sport Horse Performance

English foundation
Origin
England
Height
160–175 cm
Colours
Bay, Black, Chestnut, Gray
Disciplines
Racing, dressage, show jumping, eventing, polo, steeplechase
Studbook since
1791 (General Stud Book, England)
Governing bodies
General Stud Book (GB), The Jockey Club (US), Australian Stud Book
Population
Global population in the millions; no formal global census
Risk status
Not at risk

What are Thoroughbred Group?

Standing 160–175 cm, Thoroughbreds typically appear in bay, black, chestnut, or gray coats. Bred for speed, they excel across racing, dressage, show jumping, eventing, polo, and steeplechase. The group originated in England and became the foundation for many modern sport horse breeds. Studbook records date to 1791, with standards maintained by the General Stud Book, The Jockey Club, and the Australian Stud Book.

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Profile: Thoroughbred Group

All figures are editorial reference values.
Origin
England; foundation for many modern sport horse breeds
Height
160–175 cm
Colours
Bay, Black, Chestnut, Gray
Best for
Racing, dressage, show jumping, eventing, polo, steeplechase
Studbook since
1791 (General Stud Book, England)
Population
Global population in the millions; no formal global census
Risk status
Not at risk

Which breeds belong to Thoroughbred Group?

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Thoroughbred

Studbook since 1793
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Anglo-Arabian

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