Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Launched

re: Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Launched

Elliebay — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:10:03 GMT

I know this is an older post, but I came across it looking for information on what show associations are out there dedicated to thoroughbreds. I agree with the other comments - the membership fee is prohibitive. Most other breed associations keep their membership fees within the budget of the average backyard horse owning family. Our pockets aren't as deep as those in the top echelon of racing and showing, we just love our horses and what we do.

That being said, I hope that this new association - and the Jockey Club - will open their eyes to the versatility of the thoroughbred and sponsor, support and encourage competition outside of the "traditional" fields. While they are well known in the English ranks, many people forget that the thoroughbred has contributed significantly to the "stock horse" breeds, and rightfully so. Pick a quarter horse or paint pedigree and somewhere in there is a thoroughbred.

I personally have trained and shown thoroughbreds - both off track and not - in reining, cowhorse, barrel racing, and other western events. I currently own a thoroughbred which my husband uses as a turnback horse for cutting horses, and which he has roped off of and performed daily ranchwork. This gelding is his favorite "saddle horse".

Please work with the sport associations to create promotional programs for thoroughbreds in all disciplines. We've long deserved an opportunity to show off our partners!

re: Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Launched

AftertheFinishLine — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:38:34 GMT

After the Finish Line had 13 fundraisers and awareness events this year. You can see our events on our FB page, www.facebook.com/.../113665201978354.

(The picture for Race for the Rescues was placed with another organizations fundraiser. It is the logo on the T-shirt for the Race for the Rescues.)

re: Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Launched

kincsem — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:40:40 GMT

Thank you, Bloodhorse, for making this nationally known. I am an advocate for a Thoroughbred breed show organization. It would be nice to have a national point system, so that even if Thoroughbreds compete in open shows, their placings can contribute to a year end Thoroughbred championship and honors, similarly to the status enjoyed by Arabians and Andalusians, etc...Thia would stimulate interest in Thoroughbreds as show horses, even more than they are already.

re: Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Launched

Golden Gate — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:08:05 GMT

First I want to say this is a wonderful idea to help thoroughbreds and I am so glad it is happening.

Second I have some concerns. I was reading the article and was all excited until I saw the membership fee is going to be $300. That right there will discourage me from joining as $300 buys 20 bags of feed for my off track thoroughbreds. It is also money I could use for gas to bring my horses to compete and for a room to stay in.

Also many thoroughbreds I am coming across had never been registered by their previous owners for one reason or another. Now that they are 3 years old the cost to register them is a staggering $2,000 a piece and since in order to compete in these shows they need a registered name they will be left out.

It would be great if the membership fee would be reduced or scholarships for membership would be made available.

Also if the Jockey Club would do a special registration waver for all thoroughbreds that were never registered over the age of (say 6 yrs old.) If brought back to a grace cost of $200 many would be able to be registered. I know that some other breed associations have done this awhile back.

With all the horses being sent to slaughter (yes-- they still are as the Mexican and Canadian borders are not closed) thoroughbreds especially unregistered ones are especially likely to be sent.

Thank you again for the great idea but please make it affordable for people struggling financially to rescue these horses.

re: Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Launched

Rachel NH — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:24:48 GMT

I went to the membership page to join in support, because I grew up in an era where TB's were common show horses...but $300 in this economy? My top level in my own club, National & State combined, is $75....sorry guys.

re: Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Launched

BlueHen — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:23:13 GMT

This is a wonderful idea! I don't think people know how pleasant Thoroughbreds can be to work with. They tend to be regarded as super high-strung. There's an OTTB at my daughter's riding stable. He wins shows all the time, and is really laid back and just a joy to be around. Even the judges and other competitors like it when he shows. He's enjoyable to watch. TBs are the best!!

re: Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Launched

Terry M. — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:57:12 GMT

Great! Most other breeds have breed shows, so why not Thoroughbreds? It's about time the TB caught up with Arabians, Quarter Horses, etc. in having a show system.

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tbpartner43 — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 22:54:32 GMT

This is a fantastic idea. When I was showing in the 60's (yes, I'm OLD) there were nothing but TB's and a few cross breeds. I don't exactly know when the warm bloods happened, but I watched some of the Washington International Horseshow today and waited and waited for a TB to enter the ring with a lightness of movement and an alertness and intelligence which I just don't see in the warm bloods who are filling the hunter classes. I don't see one of those horses in the hunt field.

re: Thoroughbred Horse Show Association Launched

Crystal — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:58:18 GMT

The TBSA is going to be a fantastic show series where all OTTBs' will be on the same level playing field with other horses competing. No longer will a TB have to face a fancy warmblood, or giant draft cross. They will be able to exhibit what disaplines they are truely suited for and have talent for.

I cannot wait to show.