Post by Vos on Nov 19, 2013 19:25:12 GMT -8
Breed History
(Feel free to suggest additions or amendments to anything from here down)
The modern Thoroughbred descended from three foundation stallions - the Byerly Turk, Darley Arabian, and Godolphin Arabian - bred to English mares. The resulting horses were able to carry riders over distance with a sustained speed. In the earlier days of the sport of racing, breeding records were few in number and often incomplete. This was due to it being customary to name a horse after it had proven itself. James Weatherby published the first General Stud Book in 1791 after researching privately-owned pedigrees, including 387 mares who could each be traced back to direct descendants of the foundation sires.
As horse racing became popular in North America, an apparent need for an American-bred Thoroughbred registry arose. In 1873, Colonel Sanders D. Bruce published the American Stud Book after spending nearly a lifetime researching pedigrees of American Thoroughbred horses. Six volumes of this registry were published before the Jockey Club took over in 1896. Beginning as a simple pastime, Thoroughbred racing evolved into what is now a multi-million dollar industry.
Since 1875 the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes races have all been run nearly every year. These prestigious races are known as the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The races are run by three year old horses and only eleven have achieved the Triple Crown, the last champion being Affirmed in 1978. Perhaps the most famous racehorse of all time was Secretariat, whose records still stand for all three races.
As horse racing became popular in North America, an apparent need for an American-bred Thoroughbred registry arose. In 1873, Colonel Sanders D. Bruce published the American Stud Book after spending nearly a lifetime researching pedigrees of American Thoroughbred horses. Six volumes of this registry were published before the Jockey Club took over in 1896. Beginning as a simple pastime, Thoroughbred racing evolved into what is now a multi-million dollar industry.
Since 1875 the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes races have all been run nearly every year. These prestigious races are known as the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. The races are run by three year old horses and only eleven have achieved the Triple Crown, the last champion being Affirmed in 1978. Perhaps the most famous racehorse of all time was Secretariat, whose records still stand for all three races.
Thoroughbreds Today
The average Thoroughbred stands between 15.2 and 17 hands tall. The ideal horse has a well-defined head, long neck, high withers, sloping shoulder, deep chest, short back, muscular hindquarters, and long legs. The average life expectancy of the Thoroughbred is 30 years. They are considered a hot-blooded breed due to their breeding for speed and agility. Many Thoroughbreds excel in racing, dressage, and show jumping.
The Jockey Club recognizes only a portion of the Thoroughbred colors, though the rest are registered under recognized color names. Colored (pinto patterned) horses can be registered in either or both the Jockey Club (as solid) and American Paint Horse Association. See the following chart for Jockey Club information on registered colors:
The average Thoroughbred stands between 15.2 and 17 hands tall. The ideal horse has a well-defined head, long neck, high withers, sloping shoulder, deep chest, short back, muscular hindquarters, and long legs. The average life expectancy of the Thoroughbred is 30 years. They are considered a hot-blooded breed due to their breeding for speed and agility. Many Thoroughbreds excel in racing, dressage, and show jumping.
The Jockey Club recognizes only a portion of the Thoroughbred colors, though the rest are registered under recognized color names. Colored (pinto patterned) horses can be registered in either or both the Jockey Club (as solid) and American Paint Horse Association. See the following chart for Jockey Club information on registered colors:
OTB
This group exists as a place for new and old Thoroughbred breeders alike to get together and share their experience and knowledge with one another while meeting personal and group goals. Dedicated breeders can help newcomers build up their breeding programs any way they deem appropriate (whether it is supplying some foundation horses or simply giving advice and tips from your own experience). While our horses will inevitably compete against each other, OTB is a place for sportsmanship and community.
This group exists as a place for new and old Thoroughbred breeders alike to get together and share their experience and knowledge with one another while meeting personal and group goals. Dedicated breeders can help newcomers build up their breeding programs any way they deem appropriate (whether it is supplying some foundation horses or simply giving advice and tips from your own experience). While our horses will inevitably compete against each other, OTB is a place for sportsmanship and community.
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Organization Regulations
1. First and foremost, respect each other. There will always be someone with a different opinion or method than you. Please do not talk down to anybody who has a different train of thought. This includes negatively mentioning that their horses have broken/missing lines or is inbred/linebred. You may set your own standards for breeding. You do not have to do business with someone who doesn't breed the same way you do.
2. Group members may decide what discipline their horses are in. You may choose to specialize your horses in a discipline other than racing, dressage, or show jumping. Those are the generally accepted disciplines for the breed, but choosing driving, endurance, or western won't majorly affect your status in the group.
3. Some breeders may have their own rules when it comes to their horses. Please try to comply with their terms if you want to do business with them. If you feel you cannot, you can either try to work out an even ground or look elsewhere. Don't involve yourself with their horses and then ignore their terms. Treat every agreement as if it is a legally binding, written contract. Those of us with our own terms: please let those involved with your horses know what you'd like them to do in the event that you are no longer playing.
4. Try not to sell, abandon, or delete horses without first notifying the breeder. In this group, breeders have the first right of refusal unless otherwise stated. Much of the time, this is how it is in real life and it's just common courtesy to avoid doing something that may be bad for their lines.
5. Overbreeding is subjective. Set a limit for yourself and try not to go over it. We know that sometimes people forget things, so it's no big deal if you breed more than you planned. Attempt to make sure that any foal from a breeding will have stats of at least 120. The higher, the better. Stat Calculation: stallion + mare x .25 = foal stats ±. You may price horses as you see fit, but keep in mind that we may implement a general pricing system.
6. If you're selling, offer horses for sale within the breeding group before offering them to non-members. If you are quitting Equiverse, you may do what you like with your stock. Keep in mind how your choice may affect other members and their lines, but the final decision is yours alone.
1. First and foremost, respect each other. There will always be someone with a different opinion or method than you. Please do not talk down to anybody who has a different train of thought. This includes negatively mentioning that their horses have broken/missing lines or is inbred/linebred. You may set your own standards for breeding. You do not have to do business with someone who doesn't breed the same way you do.
2. Group members may decide what discipline their horses are in. You may choose to specialize your horses in a discipline other than racing, dressage, or show jumping. Those are the generally accepted disciplines for the breed, but choosing driving, endurance, or western won't majorly affect your status in the group.
3. Some breeders may have their own rules when it comes to their horses. Please try to comply with their terms if you want to do business with them. If you feel you cannot, you can either try to work out an even ground or look elsewhere. Don't involve yourself with their horses and then ignore their terms. Treat every agreement as if it is a legally binding, written contract. Those of us with our own terms: please let those involved with your horses know what you'd like them to do in the event that you are no longer playing.
4. Try not to sell, abandon, or delete horses without first notifying the breeder. In this group, breeders have the first right of refusal unless otherwise stated. Much of the time, this is how it is in real life and it's just common courtesy to avoid doing something that may be bad for their lines.
5. Overbreeding is subjective. Set a limit for yourself and try not to go over it. We know that sometimes people forget things, so it's no big deal if you breed more than you planned. Attempt to make sure that any foal from a breeding will have stats of at least 120. The higher, the better. Stat Calculation: stallion + mare x .25 = foal stats ±. You may price horses as you see fit, but keep in mind that we may implement a general pricing system.
6. If you're selling, offer horses for sale within the breeding group before offering them to non-members. If you are quitting Equiverse, you may do what you like with your stock. Keep in mind how your choice may affect other members and their lines, but the final decision is yours alone.
Benefits and Responsibilities
Benefits
1. Advertising your horses in the OTB stud book.
2. You may ask other OTB members for foals, horse tokens, and breedings. Remember that it isn't mandatory for them to accept your request, so don't get upset if they decline.
3. If a member forgets to lock their account, others will keep an eye on the RC to protect your stock.
4. Certificates for completing personal goals (working on the image for that).
5. Thoroughbred related art.
6. Breed-specific contests.
Responsibilities
1. Not everyone should stick to the same discipline.
2. Foaling announcements!
3. Provide any help you deem appropriate for members in need.
4. Recruit new players if they have an expressed interest in Thoroughbreds. New players have to raise a pair of horses without breeding until their combined stats are at least 480 before they receive membership.
5. If someone in OTB wants their horses deleted, other members may assist them. Members may also buy or rescue and delete poorly bred horses if they so desire and pull good horses out of the rescue if they meet the qualifications of the group.
Benefits
1. Advertising your horses in the OTB stud book.
2. You may ask other OTB members for foals, horse tokens, and breedings. Remember that it isn't mandatory for them to accept your request, so don't get upset if they decline.
3. If a member forgets to lock their account, others will keep an eye on the RC to protect your stock.
4. Certificates for completing personal goals (working on the image for that).
5. Thoroughbred related art.
6. Breed-specific contests.
Responsibilities
1. Not everyone should stick to the same discipline.
2. Foaling announcements!
3. Provide any help you deem appropriate for members in need.
4. Recruit new players if they have an expressed interest in Thoroughbreds. New players have to raise a pair of horses without breeding until their combined stats are at least 480 before they receive membership.
5. If someone in OTB wants their horses deleted, other members may assist them. Members may also buy or rescue and delete poorly bred horses if they so desire and pull good horses out of the rescue if they meet the qualifications of the group.
