Understanding Jockey Heart Rate and Health

Questionhello sir, what does JOCKEYS MUST HAVE NEAR MAXIMUM HEART RATE mean? AnswerHI I GUESS YOU MEAN THAT THE JOCKEY HAS A DR. CHECK HIM OR HER OUT AND

How Jockeys Signal a Horse to Change Leads in a Race

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir, if the jockey wants his mount to change the lead, should he give a mild tap with the whip on the rump or a terrible crack? AN

Understanding Snorting in Horses During Exercise

Questionhello sir, while exercising horses early in the morning, few of them make snorting sound when they are galloped at fast pace. may i know why? are t

Addressing Horse Behavior: Shadow Rolling and Rider Safety

Questionhello sir, i have observed few horses jumping over their shadows even though they have a shadow roll unseating the rider during the race. may i kno

Understanding the Behavior of Retired Racehorses: A Dressage Perspective

QuestionHi, I bought my 16.1 TB mare last May (2011), she turned 7 this May. I have been taking things very slowly with her as she obviously needs re-schoo

Understanding Horse Racing Visors: Benefits & When to Use

Question visor   hello sir, visor is a small slit at the back of blinker cup which encourages the horse to have an idea of compitition coming from beh

Jockey Horse Ownership Rules: Why It's Generally Prohibited

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir, may i know why a jockey is not supposed to own a racehorse when he/she is active in the profession? ANSWER: If a jockey owns

Colt Behavior in Horse Racing: Should Colts Be Gelded?

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir, should the colts which jump or bump onto fillies and mares during the race be gelded? ANSWER: You will not find too many fill

Why Use Steel Horseshoes for Racing? Benefits & Alternatives

Questionhello sir, may i know why few horses require steel shoes during the race? even though these shoes are heavy, most of the horses won races at our lo

Identifying Horse Trainer Colors & Logos: A Guide

QuestionMr Hess I take photographs of horses at the race tracks early in the morning and is their a site that lists what each trainer logo or colors for th

Optimal Weight for Horseback Riding Workouts: A Trainer's Perspective

Questionhello sir, with how much weight do you train all your stable horses in the morning workouts regardless of age, gender, body weight of the horse, ty

Horse Racing Report Analysis: Understanding Hind Action Loss

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir, can you explain me this report WALNUT CREEK (APP. KULDEEP SINGH) lost his hind action and got unbalanced at about the 600 met

Halter & Bridle for Young Horses: Why Use Both?

Question halter cum bridle   hello sir, most of our trainers at our local racetrack put on a halter cum bridle on new arrived 2 year old thoroughbreds

Understanding Horse Racing Hoods: Purpose & Function

Question hood without blinker c   hello sir, may i know the use of the hood put on this horse, it neighter has blinker cups nor ear nets, why the trai

Jockey Riding Technique After Break from the Gates: Best Practices

Question break off   hello sir, after a horse break from the gates, should jockey virtually stand up within seconds and ride     

The Impact of Genetics on Thoroughbred Racing Performance

Questionhello sir, may i know how much percent role does a horse genetics (blood line) play in thoroughbred racing? would you say that a horse perform well

Why Does My Racehorse Hit Her Hock? Causes & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: i have a racehorse that when she jogs and gallop she doesnt hit her hock. during races she hit her hock and tear it all up can you give m

Saddle Cloth Sizes, Weight & Materials for Horse Racing

QuestionWhat size is the saddle cloth used to signify each horses post position. How much does it weigh? What are they made out of? AnswerThe range of siz

Why Do Racehorses Wear Steel Shoes? Benefits & Aluminum vs. Steel

Questionhello sir, may i know how come some horses win races wearing steel shoes? why those horses trainers prefer steel shoes rather than aluminum as alum

Understanding "Complete Advantage" in Horse Racing: Race Report Analysis

Questionhello sir, what does complete advantage mean in the below race report? Explanation of Jockey Sk. Sharookh (MARQUISE) in the presence of Trainer Fa