How Much Work Should I Do With My 2 Year Old?

QuestionHello, my name is Paige and I have been trying to start my two year old. Hes Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse. Hes about 15HH at the withers now. I n

Horse Pedigree

QuestionHi Stephanie, I recently purchased a horse that was rescued off the track a few years back. A couple of people have owed him sinced he raced, so I

Maiden Races

QuestionI am trying to find out what the average number of races is that a thoroughbred runs before  breaking his/her maiden.  I found the statis

Racehorse laying out

QuestionMy 5 yr old thoroughbred gelding is laying out on the peak of the corner just before straightening, losing a couple of lengths as the jockey is try

training a young horse

Questionhi my name is lisa and i have been riding for nearly 13 years. last year i broke in my own appaloosa and he is going resonably well. i worked at a

Racing stallions

QuestionHi Stephanie My partner has a twelve month old TB colt who he has decided not to geld, unless the colt proves that he needs it.  However, I al

Barrel Racing

QuestionI realize you are an expert of training race horses and this may not be something you are involved with, but I am hoping you can shed some light on

During race stops

QuestionHi there. We own a Thoroughbred who during a race always stops at the 1/4 mile pole. We have checked him for bleeding, Flapper problems. and severa

racehorse holds breath

Question ------------------------- Followup To Question - I have recently realized that my 4 year old Thoroughbred has been suffering from mucous in his

buying a race horse

Questionwhen buying a 2 year old horse to have trained for the races what are key things to know before making such an investment? his parents were both ra

trainers/racing

Questionwhat do you look for when hiring a trainer for a race horse? what does trainers job consist of and his responsibilities? AnswerLOOK FOR SOMEONE TH

The Alchemy

QuestionHi Stephanie, My name is Mandy Morningstar.  I went to school at Kentucky Equine Institute in Lexington, KY. years ago. While I was there I wa

frustrated!!!!

QuestionHi There, Read most of the forum questions and I have to ask.  I have a 3 yo filly out of Wheaton.  I claimed her a month ago and she won

Info on winner Flight North

QuestionHello:  My husbands aunt recently passed away and we discovered that she had owned a winning race horse by the name of Flight North.  No

throughbred training

QuestionHello:  thank you for your expertise.  I have a 5 year old maiden mare here in CA.  she ran 7 furlongs on 8/25 and ran a great race

The positions of horses at the beginning of the race.

Question ------------------------- Followup To: Am I to understand that the rail is on the inside? Also, what are the characteristics of a front runner? &

Race

QuestionHave ran Filly  6-6.5 furlongs  finishing 5th....comes like a train at the end of each race. Works 35 by herself. Has speed but cant figu

Winter Horse Racing in the UK

QuestionIm researching a novel set in London in 1986.  Which tracks, if any, might I have been able to bet at an off-track shop during the winter mont

Companion animal

QuestionIve got a rather strange question for a novel-in-progress. I have heard that sometimes a goat or other smaller animal is used to help calm a high

racing plates

QuestionDear Ms. Frost: What year, in general, were steel racing plates replaced by aluminum? Thank you. Sincerely, C. Justice AnswerChuck, I cant giv