Because there are several kinds of horse races with a variety of distances…there are breeds of horses that specialize in each. read more
For regular jockey racing, the best horse would be a Thoroughbred. This is the fastest breed in the world. For endurance racing, the best horse would probably be an Arabian. Arabians have great stamina and can go for a long time, pretty fast. For harness racing, the best horse would be a Standardbred. read more
The Anglo-Arabian or Anglo-Arab is a crossbred horse that now also has its own status as a horse breed. It is a Thoroughbred crossed with an Arabian so two of the oldest and favourite horse breeds ever. The best examples of this breed inherit the refinement, good bone, and endurance of the Arabian, as well as the speed and scope of the Thoroughbred. read more
Examples include harness racing, endurance racing, and quarter horse racing. These types of racing involve horse breeds other than Thoroughbreds. So, although most people think of Thoroughbreds when they think of horse racing, the following breeds are also involved. read more