Exercising

QuestionWhen you ride a race horse how do you exercise them and how do you hold your reins, what bridle should you use, what saddle should you use, and the

Horse breeding

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - In your professional onpinion which of the mating inducing supplements has the minimum ocurrenc

Racing History

QuestionYears ago I was part owner of two race horses.  I am trying to find any history of their racing.  One horse was named Devoted Love and th

Hip problem

QuestionHello We have a 21 yr old Standardbred gelding, never raced up until a year ago he was sound. Dont know if there was any trauma. He started favorin

stud chasing pregnant mare

QuestionI HAVE A FOUR YEAR OLD STUD THAT HAS BEEN IN A PEN NOT FAR FROM MY MARE THAT SHOULD FOAL WITHIN A MONTH.  SHE IS ALSO PINNED UP NOT FAR FROM T

new to racing

QuestionSo, do they tend to spook while they are galloping? or are they usually too busy running? I know that I need to be in a mindset that doesnt allow m

Response to newly purchased TB

QuestionIt sounds like chiropractic would be of help to this horse.  I take on rescue or rehabs from off the track and fortunately, my husband is a DV

mental attitude problems with racehorses

QuestionI have a 4yr old filly in training.Two trainers rate her at 80-90( flat sprinter)from home gallops etc. She won her maiden 6f 1st time out at 3 the

racing in general

QuestionI am sure that you werent expecting this question, but I had asked on another sight why nascar drives counter-clockwise. I was told that they copie

riding style of jockeys

Questionwhat is the name of the style? How is it an advantage in racing? why do they use it? AnswerRichard I dont believe that there is a name for the wa

training fees

QuestionIts a long ugly story.  I am trying to find out how to determine the expenses for training at least one horse for racing.  The IRS is cur

I read your answer to the...

QuestionI read your answer to the question of Lead Changes dated 11/25/2005.  Where a horse starts off on the right lead and changes to the left on th

2 yr thoroughbred height

QuestionHi,   I have  a 2yr old T/BRED AND  HE IS  FLAT BRED I WAS WONDERING WHAT WOULD THE AVERAGE SIZE FOR A 2YR BE  HE HA

how to be a jockey?

Questionhi there, I am interested in getting into the horse racing profession as a jockey or groomer.  However, I cant seem to find any information r

run for purse money only

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - what causes a situation where there is a horse in a race but there is  no betting on him,

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Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I have a qustion on what is the best foal food during the frist few weeks of training in racein

Is there a best state to get started in the business?

QuestionIs there a best state to get into the business or general area better then the other, an area to avoid? Also do you know of any books that give goo

I want to make sure my horse is ready to come home

QuestionI never owned a race horse before.Shes in kentucky and shes 3 months old? Ive spent alot of $ on her.And shes got great pedigree on mom and dads si

Race horse leg injury

QuestionI dont understand why the leg fractures to Barbaro, the lead contender for the Triple Crown, MUST be life-threatening.  I understand why his r

how to get started

QuestionI am very new to the sport in general and I really want to get start in it.  How do I go about getting a trainer and a horse and eventually ge