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Nov 24 2011

How Thoroughbred Horses Work

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It's been just 300 years since the Thoroughbred breed has been around, but it has produced some of the most storied animals humans have ever loved. Chuck and Josh dive into what makes these horses special and the controversy around racing them.

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Get ready to learn about the fascinating world of thoroughbred horses with Josh and Chuck as they dive into the origins and mechanics of these incredible racing machines. This episode explores how every thoroughbred alive today can trace its lineage back to just three foundation horses from the 17th and 18th centuries, each with their own captivating backstory involving diplomats, battles, and even a stint as a Parisian cart horse. You'll discover the amazing physical adaptations that allow thoroughbreds to run 40 miles per hour with 20-foot strides, plus get the inside scoop on horse racing terminology that'll make you sound like a pro at the track.


Movies Discussed

Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia
1962 3h 48m
★ 8.0
"these are the ones that you see in Lawrence of Arabia, hauling through the desert — Josh used the movie to illustrate the type of fast Oriental horses (Turks, barbs, and Arabians) that were the foundation sires of thoroughbreds." — Josh

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