How do I find my thoroughbred registration number?
The Lip Tattoo The tattoo is applied to the inside of the upper lip. Your horse’s registration number is also his tattoo. Quarter horse and Standardbred racehorses may also be tattooed in a similar manner, though the Jockey Club does not keep records of tattoos on horses that are not Thoroughbreds.
What Thoroughbred means?
1 : a purebred or pedigreed animal. 2 capitalized : any of an English breed of light speedy horses kept chiefly for racing that originated from crosses between English mares of uncertain ancestry and Arabian stallions. 3 : a thoroughly educated or skilled person.
Are thoroughbreds still tattooed?
Until the end of 2019, Thoroughbreds will also be lip tattooed in order to use that identification throughout their racing career. Most technicians are capable of administering both the Digital Tattoos and the lip tattoos.
Can non Thoroughbreds race?
Horses don’t have to be a Thoroughbred to race. Many different horse breeds compete in sanctioned horse races, including Quarter horses, Arabians, Paints, and Standardbreds. Matching horses in a test of speed is an ancient competition that has basically remained unchanged since its inception.
Are Thoroughbreds inbred?
Inbreeding in Thoroughbreds has increased significantly in the past 45 years, with the greatest rise occurring in the past 15 or so of them.
Where can I get a tattoo on my horse?
The Jockey Club Registry offers a free tattoo lookup and research service to help customers identify their Thoroughbred horses using the tattoo located on the horse’s upper lip.
What do the numbers mean on a Thoroughbred tattoo?
A Thoroughbred tattoo is a letter followed by four or five numbers. The letter represents the year of foaling (see chart). Note: In tattoos that contain five numbers after the letter, the first number will be from zero to five.
Where can I find a horse’s pedigree in Canada?
If you don’t find your horse’s pedigree online it is possible to contact the breeder’s associations. In the U.S., you can contact the Jockey Club. In Canada, the Canadian Thoroughbred Society may be able to help you out. There may be a small fee for looking up the information.
How to find out if a horse is a Thoroughbred?
If you would like to research any Thoroughbred using this free service, simply click on the button below, or call The Jockey Club Registration Services at (800) 444-8521. Be sure to tell them you were sent by www.thoroughbredinfo.com. Good luck with your search!