Rehabilitating a Racehorse: A 3-Month Training Plan

Questionmy horse is off race for 3 years, how much time do i need to get it ready to the next race and how should i divide the lesson gallop or trot ?? An

Horse Condition Analysis: Assessing Body Fat and Musculature

Question beefy neck   hello sir, is this horse conditioned well or fat? its neck seems to me as beefy. am i correct? AnswerMost likely this is a bre

Understanding Blistering in Horse Racing: Definition & Controversy

Questionhello sir, what does blistering mean in horse racing terms? is it an ointment? AnswerHi Rohit: Thanks for your question - although this is outsid

Horse Racing Betting Strategies for Beginners: Increase Your Odds

Questionhello sir, i am totally new to thoroughbred horse racing punting. can you give me few suggestions how to win the bet? AnswerHi Rohit: Thanks for

Impact of Distance Changes on Horse Fitness: A Trainer's Perspective

Questionhello sir, if a trainer races his horse at long distance like 1800m once and then gives a next run at short distance like 1000m, does the horse bec

Understanding Snorting in Horses During Exercise: Causes & Concerns

Questionhello sir, may i know why few horses make snorting sound while galloping at fast pace either in race or workout. does it mean they have breathing p

Why Do Jockeys Drop Their Hands During a Race?

Questionhello sir, why should jockeys drop their hands even though they are losing the race before crossing the finish line? Answerhi--  well a jocke

Horse Training: Safe & Effective Methods - Avoiding Harmful Practices

Questionhello sir, our indian grooms told me that horses that shy frequently need strapping so that it would calm down. is it correct? AnswerThis is NOT a

Jockey Riding Posture: Why the Forward Lean?

Question leaning forward   hello sir,why do jockeys lean forward rather than keeping their spine straight while trotting? dont they get unbalanced?

Understanding Horse Mouth Issues: Rider Technique vs. Horse Training

Question worse hands   hello sir, this horse was worked at a slow steady canter by this jockey at our racetrack. i found the horse gaping its mouth. w

Why Do Horses Flatten Their Ears While Galloping?

Question ears back   hello sir, why do horses keep their ears back while galloping at fast pace during the race or workouts? Answerhi some horses ke

Weight Limits in Horse Racing: Light vs. Heavy Jockeys

Questionhello sir, do light weight rider can ride well in the race or a heavier jockeys pushes the horse hard to win the race? Answer HI -- YOU HAVE TO MA

Post-Exercise Feeding for Horses: Why Hay & Delayed Grain

Questionhello sir, why should  a horse be fed hay or turned out as soon as it returns to the barn from exercise irrespective of any gait (trot, canter

Colic and Laminitis in Horses During and After Racing: Causes & Prevention

Questionhello sir, do horses get struck by colic and laminitis all of a sudden while running in the race? Answerhi --i know horses to get colic after a ra

Understanding Horse Joint Development and Exercise

Questionhello sir, what exercise should i give to make my horses joints fit? AnswerHI -- THERE IS NO EXERCISE TO MAKE A HORSES JOINTS FIT.  YOU WOULD

Horse Racing: Training for Heart Health and Performance

Questionhello sir, what training can i give my horse so that i wont suffer from heart attack during the race? AnswerHI -- WELL YOU HAVE TO BE SURE THAT TH

Why Is My Horse Hesitant to Break from the Gate? - Causes & Solutions

Questionhello sir, my horse is breaking from the gates slowly even though we had given much gate training to it. what can we do now? AnswerHI -- all horse

Horse Racing Analysis: Jockey-Horse Communication & Performance

Questionhello sir i believe that the winner was not responding to the jockey. but, the rider made his best efforts on the horse to win the race. horse was

Jockey Impact on Horse Racing: Analyzing Winning Performances

Questionhello sir, i believe that the winner in this race won only by jockeys efforts. she was not at stretching her neck as well going with short strides

Understanding Cow Hocks in Horses: Causes & Implications

Question cow hocks   hello sir, does this horse has cow hocks or suffering from laminitis? Answerhi -- a cow hocked horse stands close together behi