How do you read a thoroughbred Brand NZ?
The three symbols on the top line denote the year of birth, and the Z indicates the horses’ country of origin – New Zealand. The bottom line of the brand is a four-symbol number. For the brand pictured above, the symbols at the top show the horse was born in 1988, in New Zealand.
What percentage of the New Zealand Thoroughbred foal crop fail to enter an official race?
In New Zealand, a study following an entire annual crop of Standardbred foals reported that 51.9% (1,575/3,032) failed to start in a race (Tanner et al.
What makes a horse a Thoroughbred in New Zealand?
A New Zealand Thoroughbred is defined as any foal born in New Zealand that is registered. Thoroughbred foals are eligible for registration only after they have been branded, micro-chipped, parentage verified and an official identification certificate has been completed by a vet.
When was micro chipping introduced to thoroughbred racing?
Thoroughbred foals are eligible for registration only after they have been branded, micro-chipped, parentage verified and an official identification certificate has been completed by a vet. Micro-chipping was introduced in 2004; horses born before that were only required to be branded.
Where are race horses stabled in New Zealand?
In New Zealand and Australia, race horses, especially harness horses, are never pampered. They are not stabled at the racetrack since there are no stall facilities. Thus, horses are stabled at nearby farms and in some instances, in the private garages or carports of suburban homes.
How to find a stallion in New Zealand?
However if you have the time you can search for the stallion and all of his progeny at www.nzracing.co.nz/Breeding/Studbook. Once you have located the stallion click into his page and then go to the tab ‘Stallion Produce’ from there you can narrow down your search by year.
What does it mean to call a woman a thoroughbred?
a woman with a perfect physique. Usually referring to a stripper. A woman whose physical features are as finely toned as a race horse.
How many racehorses are there in New Zealand?
“Overall, the approximate number of New Zealand thoroughbred horses unaccounted for over the 11-year period is 35,105 – averaging 3,191 horses per year” Ms Leigh said.
How much is the greyhound racing industry worth?
NSW is giving up an industry generating a range of economic benefits and jobs in banning greyhound racing, according to the government’s own documents. The industry is worth $335.7 million annually to the NSW economy in direct and flow-on benefits, according to estimates for the 2013-14 year.
