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English Thoroughbred Horses for sale

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The English Thoroughbred, also known simply as the Thoroughbred or TB, is a distinguished horse breed originating in 17th and 18th century England. This elite breed was developed by crossing Oriental stallions—the Darley Arabian, Godolphin Arabian, and Byerley Turk—with native mares, aiming to create a horse with exceptional speed and stamina. Physically, Thoroughbreds are noted for their lean and athletic build, standing between 15.2 and 17 hands, with long legs, a deep chest, and fine bones, all contributing to their remarkable racing ability. Renowned for their high-spirited yet intelligent temperament, these horses are sensitive and require skilled, confident handling, making them best suited to experienced riders. Beyond racing, Thoroughbreds excel in disciplines such as eventing, show jumping, and dressage, showcasing their versatility. Keywords like "thoroughbred for sale," "thoroughbred horses for sale UK," and "racehorses for sale" highlight their market demand, especially within the UK. Owning a Thoroughbred means commitment to high-quality care and management to support their health and performance. Overall, the English Thoroughbred stands as a symbol of equestrian excellence, combining speed, stamina, and refined elegance.

English Thoroughbred horses Beautiful 16.1hh thoroughbred mare *£2250(ono)* - Advert 1
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Beautiful 16.1hh thoroughbred mare *£2250(ono)*

English Thoroughbred

MareGender
15 yearsAge
16.14 hhHeight
£2,250Price

*HONEST AD* Beautiful Robyn is looking for a new home due to no fault of her own. She was bought for my daughter but sadly my daughter has lost confidence and is just too novice for Robyn. She has

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CwmbranTorfaen Principal Area
English Thoroughbred horses Vienna - Advert 2
21

Vienna

English Thoroughbred

MareGender
5 yearsAge
15.16 hhHeight
£2,000Price

Vienna 15.2 4 year old tb chestnut mare. Up to date with vaccinations, teeth and wormers. Has been lightly backed can walk, trot and done some cantering out on hacks. Hasn’t been schooled much but do

SouthportMerseyside
English Thoroughbred horses 15.2hh bay mare, rising 4 - Advert 3
7

15.2hh bay mare, rising 4

English Thoroughbred

MareGender
4 yearsAge
15.16 hhHeight
£2,500Price

15.2hh, 3yo tb, she is a pleasure to have around on the yard, the type that loves cuddles & loves to be involved in what the children are doing, follows you around like a dog too. She has been raced

BarnsleySouth Yorkshire
English Thoroughbred horses Bay mare 15h - Advert 4
82

Bay mare 15h

English Thoroughbred

MareGender
13 yearsAge
14.96 hhHeight
£1,500Price

Unbroken project , she is good to lead ,brush ,bath and load ,also good for the farrier. She lunges well and has worn tack . Very lightly backed but needs more work in this area .

UxbridgeGreater London
English Thoroughbred horses Hero- 16.1hh project - Advert 5
5

Hero- 16.1hh project

English Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
5 yearsAge
16.44 hhHeight
£1,300Price

Hero - 16.1hh (ish) rising 5 (April) thoroughbred gelding. I bought Hero as a project to bring on in the spring but my circumstances have changed and I can no longer keep him. He is the sweetest boy

BarryVale of Glamorgan
English Thoroughbred horses Golden Crossing - Advert 6
2

Golden Crossing

English Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
4 yearsAge
15.16 hhHeight
£2,300Price

Meet Bob- 15.2hh rising 4 Bay thoroughbred gelding. He is an absolute gentleman. Lovely natured and so easy to do. He will walk round on a lead rein like a dog. He loves a fuss and will stand patientl

WisbechCambridgeshire
English Thoroughbred horses 15.2 British tb gelding  - Advert 7
4

15.2 British tb gelding

English Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
3 yearsAge
15.16 hhHeight
£2,600Price

Gorgeous British tb gelding. Red bay 15.2hh 3 year old. Round leg in each corner sort. Flynn has just recently been introduced to the arena and he’s taken to it brilliant , walk trot and canter thoug

Newcastle upon TyneTyne and Wear
English Thoroughbred horses Very sad sale , roscoe 16hh bay gelding  - Advert 8
42

Very sad sale , roscoe 16hh bay gelding

English Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
10 yearsAge
16.04 hhHeight
£4,500Price

*Very sad sale ! roscoe 16h bay gelding* Up for sale due to no fault of his own , very reasonable price for what he is ! No time wasters. Everyone Meet Rosocoe, a stunning 10-year-old, 16hh bay ge

Stoke-on-TrentStoke-on-Trent
English Thoroughbred horses Lovely TB Gelding  - Advert 9
7

Lovely TB Gelding

English Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
11 yearsAge
16.14 hhHeight
£0Price

⭐️ Lovely 10yo TB Gelding – “Dez” ⭐️ A genuine, easy-going lad looking for his new home. Dez is a 10-year-old Thoroughbred who I’ve owned since he was a 2-year-old, so his full history is known. He

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Grange-over-SandsWestmorland and Furness
English Thoroughbred horses lovely home for my boy (no reason of his own!!!) - Advert 10
14

lovely home for my boy (no reason of his own!!!)

English Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
6 yearsAge
14.27 hhHeight
£6,000Price

Looking to find my boy Zeus a new home due being to small and finances changing 🥲 he’s a amazing horse and will be a amazing horse to learn to jump he’s had done the basics and is starting to learn t

PrescotMerseyside
English Thoroughbred horses 15hh2 ex race horse and broodmare for sale - Advert 11
1

15hh2 ex race horse and broodmare for sale

English Thoroughbred

MareGender
8 yearsAge
15.45 hhHeight
£1,200Price

Unfortunately due to sudden changes in family circumstances we can no longer keep her. She has great potential but unfortunately due to circumstances outside of my control I can no longer keep her. R

SandhurstBerkshire
English Thoroughbred horses Grey Thoroughbred gelding  - Advert 12
52

Grey Thoroughbred gelding

English Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
15 yearsAge
17.42 hhHeight
£4,750Price

Lovely boy, needs an experienced rider (which I am not) to bring out the best in him. Good to catch , shoe, with the vet, dentist and load. Loves the school and hacks out best in company . Comes wi

HertfordHertfordshire
English Thoroughbred horses Bella bay 3 year old filly - Advert 13
84

Bella bay 3 year old filly

English Thoroughbred

MareGender
3 yearsAge
15.75 hhHeight
£2,500Price

🐴Bella🐴 3 year old unraced thoroughbred filly 15.3hh and still growing Hacks alone or in company Straightforward & willing Snaffle mouthed Stands at mounting block, Good with traffic Excellent

MelroseScottish Borders
English Thoroughbred horses 15.2 unbroken project gelding  - Advert 14
6

15.2 unbroken project gelding

English Thoroughbred

GeldingGender
4 yearsAge
15.55 hhHeight
£2,500Price

Rising 4 year old thoroughbred gelding. Currently standing at 15.2. Blank canvass ready for someone to put their own stamp on. Lovely sweet temperament, lives out in a mixed herd with me but has be

BridgwaterSomerset

FAQs

What is an English Thoroughbred?

The English Thoroughbred is a horse breed renowned for its speed, agility, and athletic ability. Developed in England primarily for racing, it was bred by crossing local mares with Arabian stallions. These horses have distinct features such as a well-shaped head, long neck, deep chest, and strong legs, typically standing between 15.2 and 17 hands high in various coat colours like bay, black, chestnut, and grey.

What is the temperament of the English Thoroughbred?

English Thoroughbreds are known to be spirited, energetic, and sensitive. They are intelligent and quick to learn, excelling in many equestrian competitions. While they have a reputation for being hot-blooded, they can also be gentle and affectionate with experienced handlers, forming strong bonds, which means they need knowledgeable care.

What breeds make up the English Thoroughbred?

The English Thoroughbred breed was formed mainly by crossing local English mares with Arabian stallions, primarily the Byerley Turk, Darley Arabian, and Godolphin Arabian. Though Spanish and Barbary horses influenced early racing stock, the core breed blends local English horses with significant Arabian bloodlines.

Who are the three original Thoroughbred stallions?

The three foundational stallions of the English Thoroughbred breed are the Byerley Turk, known for speed and endurance; the Darley Arabian, sire of one of the first great racehorses; and the Godolphin Arabian, ancestor of famous Thoroughbred lines like Matchem and Eclipse.