New Zealand male culture was traditionally said to centre on

the 'three Rs': Rugby (union), (Horse) Racing and Beer.

Rugby Union has long been popular as both a spectator and

a participant sport, with the national rugby team (the All

Blacks) considered national heroes. Horse racing has always

been more popular as a focus of gambling than for any other

reason; as in most countries, horse racing in New Zealand is

too expensive for anyone other than the wealthy and their

employees (such as professional jockeys and support staff)

to fully participate in. In

addition, for many years

horse racing was one of

the few things which could

be legally bet on. Beer is

New Zealand's most

popular alcoholic drink,

although most New

Zealand beers are actually

lagers of varying colour.

Few people consider the

Three Rs to dominate New

Zealand culture today,

although rugby and beer

are still very popular. Race

betting has declined in

popularity, partly due to

the legislation of other

forms of sports betting in

the 1990s, although cup

races still attract

considerable attention.

National level rugby

continues to be very

popular as a spectator

sport, although not to the

same extent as in the mid

twentieth century.

Spectatorship at club and

some regional levels has

also dropped since that

time, mostly due to

television and the

increasing number of

international and semi-

international (Super 14)

matches. There has been

some concern in recent

years that parents are

reluctant to let their sons

play rugby for fear of injury

however it has been

estimated that 14% of 5 to

17 year olds regularly play.

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Standardbreds are a breed

of horse best known for their

ability to race in harness at a

trot or pace instead of under

saddle at a gallop. Developed

in North America, the breed

is now recognized worldwide

for its harness racing ability.

They are solid, well-built

horses with good dispositions

that are also used under

saddle for a variety of

equestrian activities,

particularly in the Midwest

and eastern United States

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The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are considered a "hot-blooded" horse, known for their agility, speed and spirit. The Thoroughbred as it is known today was first developed in 17th and 18th century England, when native mares were crossbred with imported Arabian stallions. All modern Thoroughbreds can trace their pedigrees to three stallions originally imported into England in the 17th century and 18th century, and to 74 foundation mares of English and Oriental (Arabian, Turkoman or Barb) blood. During the 18th century and 19th century, the Thoroughbred breed spread throughout the world; they were imported into North America starting in 1730 and into Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Japan and South America during the 19th century.

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