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THOROUGHBREDS 



IN speaking of horses, one often hears the word "thoroughbred" misused. 

 Thoroughbred is the name of a distinct type of horse developed through cen- 

 turies of breeding and racing, and should not be confused with the "pure- 

 bred," which is applied to any type of horse, each of whose parents is pure 

 bred and of the same type, such as purebred Percheron, Clyde, Shire, etc. 



All thoroughbred horses trace their lineage through the records of the 

 American and English studbook back to the great foundation Arabian sires. 

 Resting on the foundation of the Arab, this excellent breed has been developed 

 through the science, care and wealth of the most enlightened and ablest nations 

 of the world until today the thoroughbred is without a peer in the equine race 

 for intelligence, spirit, endurance, speed and gameness. No other horse sur- 

 passes the thoroughbred in racial transmission. To his get he transmits his 

 valuable characteristics and most desirable qualities, both physical and mental. 

 Propotent to the highest degree, his produce is a horse of wholesome balance, 

 not alone a marvel for speed and endurance, but a general utihty horse, possess- 

 ing the ability to outdo any other type, be it at the plow, on the binder, in the 

 hunting field, or in military service. His ability to perform in proportion to 

 his environment is unequaled. 



The history of Santa Anita Rancho and its thoroughbred stock involves 

 a closely interwoven tale of heroic deeds and performances upon the turf. Since 

 its foundation, two score years ago, by that famous pioneer and exponent of the 

 race horse, Elias J. Baldwin, the ranch has been known throughout this broad 

 land, wherever good horses are discussed — not alone for the Derby winners it 

 has produced, but for the still higher quality of horses now being produced by 

 the present management. Unlike most great ranches of bygone days, it has 

 maintained its identity throughout the changing years and under the guidance 

 of the daughter, promises to achieve and perpetuate a renown equal to, if not 

 surpassing, that enjoyed by it under the regime of the father. To this end 

 the extraordinary foundation Thoroughbred stock bequeathed to this ranch 

 leaves nothing to be desired. 



