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quotes[0]='The Thoroughbred, the fastest and noblest of the many breeds of horse, is actually a hybrid. The breed evolved in Great Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries - the result of crossing native "running horses" with oriental stallions.'

quotes[1]='No horse is conformed perfectly. Remember that in examining horses the purpose is to exclude those with physical faults your team considers unacceptable.'

quotes[2]='A horse\'s hooves must be able to withstand a great deal of pressure. Consider the proportion, substance, and size of the hoof. The underside of the hoof should have a round, slightly oval shape, with some depth. Some believe that larger feet indicate an aptitude for turf racing.'

quotes[3]='As with the pastern, the ankle joint size should be proportionate to the rest of the leg. Beware of the spread or prominent sesamoids.'

quotes[4]='Ideally, the cannon bone should be short, strong and have mass. The bone should exit the lower knee or hock cleanly and be well centered.'

quotes[5]='Does the horse stand with hocks tucked up underneath the body, "sickle-hocked," or behind the body like a German Shephard? The horse should be standing balanced and straight.'

quotes[6]='<b>Partnerships</b> - When two or more people carry on a business together with a view to making a profit, they have formed a partnership. Each partner has some degree of personal involvement and control. Each partner is entitled to a share of the profits and is liable for a share of any loss. Partnerships are governed by provincial legislation: in Ontario, refer to the  Partnerships Act and the  Limited Partnerships Act.'

quotes[7]='<b>Breeding Stock Sales</b> - At a breeding stock sale, you can buy weanlings as well as broodmares. Buying a mare in foal is an opportunity to obtain horses of race potential.'

quotes[8]='<b>Claiming</b> - Buying a horse from a claiming race is one of the quickest ways to become a racehorse owner. Claiming races constitute approximately three-quarters of all races run. Claiming races serve to categorize approximately 70% of racehorses unable to run in top levels of competition.'

quotes[9]='<b>Dam Information</b> - Factors to consider: Racing and produce record of the female side, going back at least two generations Performance of her foals on the track - how many made it to the track and started What was their race record, i.e., number of starts, wins, and purse money earned? Number of full and/or half-siblings that are stakes performers.'

quotes[10]='Top jockeys are superb athletes. They possess nerves of steel; brilliant reflexes; and are often more fit than athletes half their age.'

quotes[11]='Farrier Horses should be re-shod every 4 weeks. Blacksmith fees include the cost of the shoes and amount to about $150 per month.'

quotes[12]='<b>Distribution Of Purses</b><br>Winner - 60%<br>2nd place - 20%<br>3rd place - 11%*<br>4th place - 6%*<br>5th place - 3%*<br>(*These may change slightly from province to province.)'

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