Understanding the Thoroughbred requires looking at the purpose for which it was developed. For more than three centuries, breeders have selected these horses to run efficiently at speed. Thoroughbreds dominate flat racing internationally, but their importance reaches well beyond the racetrack. Learn more about thoroughbreds in this article.

Crossfiring is a specific gait fault that is often misunderstood. Many horse owners and trainers mistakenly label gait irregularities as "crossfiring", leading to confusion and sometimes incorrect training approaches. Learn how to recognize crossfiring with this article.