Swimming for Thoroughbred Racehorses: Frequency & Training Tips

Questionhello sir, how many times a week a thoroughbred racehorse should be given swimming exercise? AnswerHI IT DEPENDS ON WHAT KIND OF SHAPE THE HORSES

Understanding Figure 8 Noseband Needs in Horses

Questionhello sir, how can a rider get to know that the horse requires a figure 8 noseband? Answerhi -- well when your jock gallops or works the horse tel

Finding a Trainer for Your Fast Thoroughbred Racehorse - Kokalol

Questionhow can i get someone to race my horse he is very fast I have had a jockey riding him on my ranch i believe he is a winner Foal of 2009 Kokalol by

Australian Thoroughbred Racing: Current Popularity & Future Prospects

Questionhello sir, is thoroughbred racing a popular sport in AUSTRALIA? does Australian racing has good scope in future? AnswerHi Rohit,   &nbs

Correcting a Horse Holding Its Head High While Galloping

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir, sorry i posted a question with minor mistake,horse was galloping with head held high in the air even though it was wearing sha

National Racehorse Trainer License Exam Prep: Comprehensive Study Guide

QuestionI would like to train my own racehorses and get my national trainers license.  Will your material help prepare me for the national exam or jus

Finding or Building Starting Gates: Information & Resources

QuestionIm trying to find out where I can find used starting gates or info on building them > AnswerHi Glenda: Thanks for your question - this is a li

OCD in Older Horses: Causes, Symptoms & Management

QuestionDear Maureen, Do You find dangerous that OCDs first occur at 5yo? I have a male racehorse with over 20 starts, and he didnt have any problems till

Understanding Horse Blinkers: When & Why They're Used in Racing

Questionhello sir, may i know how can one get to know that a horse requires blinkers to run in the race? AnswerIf the horse seems to not focus on what is

Impact of Shoe Material on Horse Racing Performance

Questionhello sir, does change in the shoe material change the performance of the horse? Answerhi -- yes the shoe material does work for or against the ho

The Economic Impact of Horse Racing: A Comprehensive Overview

QuestionI have to write a term paper on the economic impact of horse racing. It has to be 8-10 pages and im just having the hardest time trying to find inf

Jockey Head Bobbing: Distraction or Technique?

Questionhello sir, as we know that jockeys develop unique riding style, i saw one rider bobbing his head while riding. i have also observed his riding with

Horse Comfort on Dirt & Sloppy Tracks: Traction & Safety

Questionhello sir, do thoroughbred racehorses really feel comfortable being exercised and raced on dirt and sloppy tracks? isnt there any tendency to slip?

Interval Training for Horses: Benefits, Challenges & Considerations

QuestionDear mr.Crocker, Did You ever use interval training,and were You satissfied with resaults? AnswerThis could be a long explanation, but Ill keep it

Identifying Horse Speed During Races: A Guide

Questionhello sir, how to judge a horse that is running much faster in the race without considering jockeys efforts? AnswerYou may notice the stride will

How to Change a Horse's Lead: Proper Training Techniques

Questionhello sir, may i know which is the correct spot to smack the horse for changing its lead? AnswerYou should not be smacking a horse to change leads

Ethical Horse Racing: Understanding Whip Usage and Horse Performance

Questionhello sir, may i know which is the correct spot to smack the horse for running much faster? AnswerIm sorry. I thought I had answered this question

Racehorse Training: A 3-Month Preparation Plan for Thoroughbreds

Questionhello sir, lets suppose you got a new horse to your stable. let it be a 4 year old thoroughbred gelding. how would you prepare it for the race? i m

Why Horses Are Trained Early: Benefits of Morning Training

Questionhello sir, may i know horses are trained early in the morning around 5am? why not in the evenings? Answerhi -- it has been done this way since i c

Ankle Blister Lines in Racehorses: Causes & Concerns

Question mysterious line 1  mysterious line 2   I Have A Race Horse That Has 2 Blister Lines On His Ankles That Showed Up Overnight? Running From