horses

Questionhello .. could you please tell me about a thoroughbred race horses schedule and how they are trained.. i am new to off the track thoroughbreds and

Saddle Cloths

QuestionIn what year did US racing adopt the different colors for the different post positions over the same color for all horses in a race? Answerhi i am

Re-entry into the game

QuestionQUESTION:   I am 50yrs old and have been away for awhile to work with family.  I am considering taking some equine courses in colleg

speed of horses

QuestionHow fast can thoroughbreds and quarter horses be trained to run in mph And how long can they run for--distance? AnswerHI -THE QUARTER HORSE IS MUC

Becoming a trainer

QuestionHello, I am 15 and am very interested in the racing industry. I was wondering on how I can get more involved so I can learn more about training rac

Getting into the business

QuestionHello, I am young 15 yrs old and love horse racing. I want to do something in the racing industry (probally training racehorses) but dont know how

history

QuestionI worked for Reg Akehurst in 1979/80 , was looking to get some information etc eg  horses i looked after etc. can you point me in the right di

thoroughbred identification

QuestionHas the Jockey Club considered going to a microchip system to id horses? AnswerHi Mary: Thanks for your question.  Yes, although lip tattooi

horse timings

QuestionSir I am your fan from India mumbai I wanted to know a lower class horse how can give better timing than higher class horse timing  on same d

Running for purse only

QuestionQUESTION: When they scratch a horse at the gate and it is part of an entry the other horse runs for purse only.  right? ANSWER: hi - well eve

Claims Race...AGAIN!

QuestionI just watched Jockeys and read your response, but I still dont understand why someone would put a good horse (Bullybullybully) in a race like that

Starting to race

QuestionQUESTION: Is starting a horse to race in Australia, after the Melbourne Cup, a reasonable time for their first race? 2 1/2 year old. ANSWER: hi--

I have a racing question...

QuestionQUESTION: Hi I recently purchased an aqha racehorse and am learning the basics of training my horse. I have him with a trainer that has been teachi

starting in the business

QuestionI am 27 years old. My mom trains dressage horses and I have raised, shown, and trained my own horses for 10 years, but my true love is thoroughbred

Racing/Licence USA

QuestionHi - My step daughter Alex is an apprentice jockey (Newmarket, England) and desperately wants to ride/race in the U.S. Do you have any advice on ho

turf rail settings

QuestionWhat is the significance of turf rail settings .e.g. turf rail set at 12 feet , set at 0 etc. AnswerHi John: Thanks for your question.  Alth

training license

QuestionHello Stephanie, I have read a couple of your answers about getting a trainers license. I will look into those in the upcoming week. Here is the t

Training racehorse

QuestionI note past questions on Bute (butazolidine) and Lasix (frusemide)- to reduce the likelihood of lung haemorrhages. I note you dont appear to do thi

Claiming Race

QuestionI have read your answer on claiming races but still think Im missing something (since I know NOTHING about horse racing). Is it less expensive to r

Finding my old racer

QuestionHi Don, I bought a 23 year old retired TB race horse about 3 years ago. ive found his pedigree but cant seem to find the race records. i have alre