thoroughbred breeding

Thoroughbred breeding is the practice of mating registered Thoroughbred horses to produce offspring for racing or other equestrian pursuits.

The industry maintains strict bloodline records tracing to three founding stallions from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Breeders select for speed, stamina, and conformation: She got into thoroughbred breeding after retiring from racing.

The term sometimes extends figuratively to any selective breeding of elite stock.