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13 schools use the "Thoroughbreds" mascot.
Most common states: Kentucky (5), Florida (2), Virginia (2)
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If you're into horses and school spirit, you might be fascinated by the Thoroughbred mascots found in several schools, especially in Kentucky. The Thoroughbred, a sleek and powerful horse breed, is a popular choice for school mascots due to its association with speed, strength, and endurance. While it might not have any super unique attributes like some other mascots, the Thoroughbred is a symbol of excellence and hard work, traits that are highly valued in both academics and sports. Thirteen schools across the USA have adopted the Thoroughbred as their mascot, and in Kentucky, where horse racing is a big deal, you'll find it's particularly popular. So, if you're cheering for a team with a Thoroughbred mascot, you're probably rooting for a group that embodies speed 🚀, determination, and a whole lot of heart. 🐾⭐
Hear how the Thoroughbreds fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 5 programs flying the Thoroughbreds banner across Kentucky. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Nguyen
Kentucky Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Kentucky. With 5 schools per million residents, the Thoroughbreds is part of daily conversations here.”
Jordan Singh
Kentucky Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Thoroughbreds delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
13 schools in our database use the Thoroughbreds mascot across 7 states.
The Thoroughbreds shows up most in Kentucky (5), Florida (2), and Virginia (2). Ky also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Thoroughbreds as a Animal and Mammal mascot.
Elementary programs adopt the Thoroughbreds most often (5 schools). Other (4) and High School (3) also feature this mascot.