Horse racing is a multi-billion dollar industry that takes place on six continents. It is an ancient sport; the Babylonians were known to race hot blooded horses. Today, different breeds of horses are raced, but the most popular, by far, is Thoroughbred racing.

The Thoroughbred industry is most prevalent in the United Kingdom and the United States. Thousands of foals are born each year, though only a small percentage actually go on to become racehorses.

Racehorses are not trained the same way riding horses are. They are not taught the traditional aids that most riding horses are taught. While there are exceptions, most racehorses are energetic, smart and can be difficult to handle.

There is an entire industry of off-the-track racehorses that are put up for adoption. These horses are often not fast or bold enough to make a career in racing, and so are adopted out. There are many success stories about former racehorses who have gone on to have successful careers in other equestrian disciplines. To adopt such a horse, however, it takes a knowledgeable horseman who is willing to put in the time and patience to retrain the animal.

Regardless of when a Thoroughbred is born, his birthday is considered to be January 1st. Many racehorse breeders try to time the birth of their foals as close to January or February as possible.

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