Types of Race Horses
There are many different kinds of racehorses. When horses race around a track or on flat ground, it's known as flat racing. The breeds commonly used for flat racing include Thoroughbreds, Arabians and Standardbreds (also known as Harness Horses).
Horses can also race in arenas, over jumps and over great distances. These specialized forms of racing often require specific types of horses that have breen trained or bred for the purpose. Some of the examples of these types of race horses include Endurance Horses, Barrel Racers and Eventing Horses