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THOROUGHBRED

The Thoroughbred is a British breed of running horse developed during the 17th and 18th centuries as a breed of fast race horse. A temperamental and easily frightened breed they are none-the-less ideal hacking and eventing horses. The Thoroughbred stands between 15.2 and 16.3 hands high and occurs in any solid colour, with white markings. The coat is usually silky and smooth and they have an elegant, arched neck.
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