i dont know where his tattoo # is on his papers...

Questioni know this must seem like a stupid question, but i recently got an OTTB, and i cant figure out where his registration number is on his papers. &nb

becoming an exercise rider or jockey

QuestionI live in Utah and have not had the opportunity to be around horses very often.  I do know that they are my passion and I would love nothing

Starting a young one

QuestionI have a coming 2 yr old that is by a Son of Secretariat and out of a Marquetry daughter. He is currently just turned out being a colt but we are w

Racehorse name from early 1900s

QuestionThis may not be your expertise, but I will proceed anyway.  I recently received an old tack box from 1901.  The name on the inside is scr

stakes

QuestionI havent been able to find an explanation of what a STAKES race actually is! Everybody seems to know already, so there isnt even a definition out t

SWIMMING 2 YR OLDS

QuestionDON, I HAVE A 2YR OLD FILLY, 3/31/06 FOAL.  DO YOU THINK SWIMMING HER INTO 3/8THs SHAPE IS BETTER THAN JUST WORKING HER INTO SHAPE ON A SAND/D

Rules

QuestionDifferent tracks have different rules about who is eligible to claim. What are some of these rules? AnswerI can only tell you that they have the r

My Thoroughbred

QuestionEd: I purchased a 12 yr old thoroughbred that was pulled from the track after an injury 8 years ago (x-rays are OK).  He had been on a ranch t

Horse trainers

QuestionDear Ed, I have a horse 6 yrs old, winner of over $350,000 I would like to make a change in trainers. Current trainer is bad with communication and

Winners?

QuestionHi. In maiden races, horses have yet to win a race. Is the same true of selling stakes? In what other types of races, are non-winners likely to

Claiming a horse

QuestionQUESTION: I own 25% of a 3 yr old thoroughbred  she is running in a claiming race what i would like to do is to claim her fully. I want to ow

wondering how to become a horse trainer

Questionhi there, i was wondering if you could help me i want to become a assisant trainer more hands on experience is there a course required for this and

Retraining the ex-racer

QuestionHi there. I recently have acquired a free project OTTB. Hes 4, and stands at about 15.2. I took him on because he is RIDICULOUSLY athletic and thi

Mental training

QuestionHello, My father has trotting horses (on an amateur level)and he sold a foal to a neighbor of ours.This guy didnt take her training very seriously

horse history

Questionwe recently required a ottb who is bay,12 years old 17 hands,we can not read his lip tattoo, his race name d was after hours.how can i look his rec

Training race horses

QuestionHi, currently studying training race horses at college and would love to know some drills and methods used for training a sprinter and long distant

owners license

Questionwhat do i need to do before i should apply for my owners license? AnswerTara, Just head down to the State Office at your local track, and fill ou

finding pedigree of a thoroughbred

QuestionI somehow thought that finding out more about a thoroughbred would be easy. Not so.   Im looking for information  on a lovely TB gelding

A HORSE

QuestionThere is a horse that my trainer owns named Stormy. He apparently was a race horse but ended up breaking his shoulder they bought him and now he is

exercise rider license

QuestionThere is a 16 year old hotwalker at Saratoga Racetrack who wants to get her exercise rider license when shes 17.  However, several other exerc