This is the fastest horse, number one in speed and, possibly, one of the most beautiful and admired in the equine world.
Also known by its acronym PSI (English Thoroughbred) or as the Thoroughbred Racing Horse, the English purebred horse is elegant and very fast. He is the most prominent in the speed equestrian disciplines.
At Equspaddock we are faithful lovers of this animal and horse riding, therefore, in this article we tell you much more about it. Get to know him and fall in love with him like we do!
History and origin of the English purebred horse
Its origins date back to the 17th century in England, where stallions of Arabian horse breeds, Akhal-Teke and Barb, were selected to cross them with the mares there to obtain faster and faster specimens for competitions and races. This crossing resulted in intelligent, fast and athletic horses: the current English purebred.
Its notable characteristics caused its fame to spread quickly throughout Europe and even to America in the 18th century.
Throughout history, this breed has stood out for its great speed, always being notable in equestrian competitions and speed races. In addition, it has a very strict and controlled pedigree to ensure its pure breed.
For this reason, each specimen is registered in the English Stud Book to detail its entire genealogy and guarantee its lineage. In this way all the characteristics of the P.S. horse can be preserved. I. thus ensuring that each specimen carries the corresponding speed and intelligence genes.
So much so that this equine variety is used to improve other breeds thanks to its good genetics, its extensive reproductive capacity and fecundity, and its outstanding characteristics.
What defines a purebred English horse?
It is a very balanced and well-made breed. These horses have a great personality, they are very intelligent, friendly, confident, calm and easy to train. From a young age they are suitable to compete thanks to their great ability to learn and adapt to the rider. And it is present, practically, throughout Spain.
They are very good at racing from a very young age. It has great muscular power that makes it a suitable specimen for competing.
Physical and behavioral traits of the English purebred horse
If we talk about the physical characteristics of an English thoroughbred horse, it is a beautiful and attractive specimen, corpulent, muscular and well proportioned. It is medium in size, since its cross measures around 155 and 165 centimeters in height. And its weight ranges from about 400 kg.
You can find it in different colored coats such as chestnut, gray, sorrel (reddish brown or cinnamon) or chestnut (dark brown). He usually has a white spot on his forehead. Its head is fine and elegant, its eyes large, its neck muscular and its rump pronounced. Its legs are long, thin and muscular and allow it to run at great speed.
Regarding its behavior, it is a docile, sensitive animal, with a lot of energy and very intelligent. Its temperament is fiery and very loyal to its rider. However, it is very nervous and, if you do not have the patience to train it, it can have a complicated character.
The English purebred horse in the competition
As we have been commenting throughout the entire article, it is a very fast specimen that stands out in speed competitions. It can reach more than 60 km/h.
Racing dominance
This breed has broken records and won the most prestigious speed competitions. And although it has proven to be exceptional in racing, this animal is also suitable for other equestrian disciplines such as jumping, steeplechase or dressage.
Preparation and training
This warm-blooded horse breed can begin training when it is one year old. You start by putting the saddle on him so he gets used to it. Afterwards, the rider must get closer to him and get to know him so that he gains confidence.
Generally, the best age to compete for an English thoroughbred is from 3 to 6 years old, although thanks to its athletic abilities it can run until it is 10 years old.
English thoroughbred horse care and maintenance
English Thoroughbred horses are long-lived, as long as they are well looked after and cared for. To do this, it is important to take care of your diet, your injuries and your activity level. Additionally, it is essential to ensure that your barn is clean, spacious and in good condition at all times.
Feeding and health
The feeding and health control of this type of horse is essential, since it is common for them to suffer from gastrointestinal colic (more than other breeds). Therefore, it is advisable to feed it in smaller quantities, but more times. It is also important to walk him frequently and pay attention to him beyond competitions.
English thoroughbred horse, an exceptional specimen
Thanks to the existing passion of lovers of the equestrian world for this breed of purebred English horses, there are many breeders and fans to maintain its legacy. For this reason, we work on responsible breeding, thus being able to maintain generations and legacies of horses with great beauty, speed and nobility.
This breed does not go unnoticed by true lovers of horse riding and the equestrian world. The English purebred is a unique, fast and fast horse. It is a long-lived animal with a great reproductive capacity, which ensures its lineage and pedigree.
At Equspaddock we are faithful lovers of this animal and we know its athletic capabilities for different equestrian disciplines. Furthermore, as manufacturers of competition elements, we ensure your safety at all times.
Without a doubt, it is the fastest and fastest. We recommend that, if you like the world of horse riding, you see him gallop and trot at full speed.
