half-bred

horse

Also known as: Grade Thoroughbred

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A "half-bred" is a term used to describe an animal, specifically a horse, that has one purebred parent. This means that one parent belongs to a specific, recognized breed, while the other parent may not be of the same pure breed or may be of mixed ancestry.1

In the context of horses, a horse with one Thoroughbred parent is often referred to as a "Grade Thoroughbred" in the United States or a "half-bred" in Great Britain. These horses can be used for various equestrian activities such as hunting, polo, or general riding, depending on their training and individual characteristics.2

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…the United States and a half-bred in Great Britain. Grade Thoroughbreds may be used as hunters, polo ponies, stock horses, or riding horses, depending on their training.
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…the United States and a half-bred in Great Britain. Grade Thoroughbreds may be used as hunters, polo ponies, stock horses, or riding horses, depending on their training.
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