Flat Feet in Horses: Impact on Performance and Racing

Questionhello sir, hope you are having an idea of flat feet thoroughbred horses. i believe that they are poor runners in the race. am i correct? if yes, ma

Why Leave Hind Feet Unshod in Horse Racing?

Questionhello sir, i have seen few top trainers race their stable horses with aluminum shoes shod on the fore feet leaving the hind feet unshod. but still

Essential Qualities of a Successful Racehorse Jockey

Questionhello sir, what qualities should a trainer observe in the jockey for hiring him/her to ride his stable horses to victory? can you please list out?

Bowed Tendons in Horses: Swimming & Rehabilitation

Questionhello sir, is swimming good and a quick healing process for a horse suffering from bowed tendons? what about poulticing? does this method works fas

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Training Schools & Career Paths

Questionhello sir, are there any horse racing schools so that i can learn all about training a thoroughbred racehorse? AnswerHi Rohit: Thanks for your qu

Tranexamic Acid vs. Lasix for Bleeding Horses: A Vet-Recommended Guide

QuestionI have a barrel horse that just became a bleeder, verified by a vet. I was told that Tranexamine Acid was easier on him than Lasix by a friend that

Milk for Racehorses: A Historical Practice - Is It Beneficial?

Questionhello sir, 30 years back, at our local racetrack, an experienced trainer used to provide 2.5 to 3 liters of milk early in the morning like how kids

Mud Exercise & Laminitis Risk in Horses: What You Need to Know

Questionhello sir, i believe that horses that are exercised on muddy tracks are less prone to suffer from laminitis? am i correct? AnswerHI --  I THI

Becoming a Jockey at 23: Is It Possible?

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir, i had a childhood dream of becoming a thoroughbred flat jockey. but, my parents didnt accept and now i am 23 year old boy stan

Calming a High-Strung Standardbred Filly at the Gate: Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: HI, I have a 3 year old standardbred filly that is a quiet as can be in the barn and in the paddock and but when it comes time to actuall

Managing Anxiety in Standardbred Racehorses: A Guide

QuestionHI, I have a 3 year old standardbred filly that is a quiet as can be in the barn and in the paddock and but when it comes time to actually race she

Figure 8 Exercises for Racehorses: Benefits & Technique

QuestionQUESTION: hello  sir, may i know the uses of exercising a racehorse in figure eight direction. i have attached an image. please take a look an

Solid vs. Fenced Round Pens for Horse Training: Pros & Cons

Question solid round pen   hello sir, what are the uses of solid round pens, how good they are in schooling a young racehorse when compared to a fence

Jockey Compensation in Morning Workouts: How It Works

Questionhello sir, do licensed jockeys get paid per ride in the morning workouts like how exercise riders get paid? AnswerHI WELL MOST JOCKEYS WILL COME T

Benefits of Morning Workouts: Why Train Early?

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir, may i know why workouts are conducted early in the morning starting from 5:30am to 10am? why cant they be in the afternoons an

Why Are Most Jockeys Short? Height & Performance Explained

Questionhello sir, why most of the jockeys are short in height? cant a taller rider ride well in the race? AnswerYes. The smaller guys tend to be healthie

Horse Foot Size and Speed: Understanding the Connection

Questionhello sir, should a racehorse have small feet or large feet? my uncle told me that small feet horses can run faster in the race whereas large feet

Jockey Tactics: Aggressive Urging vs. Horse Welfare

Questionhello sir, do you believe that a jockey who vigorously urges the horse in the final straight approaching the finish line (putting his best efforts)

Understanding Jockey Posture: Why Riders Stand Up During Races

Question jockey   hello sir, may i know why flat jockeys virtually stand up from their seat and crouch on the horse neck while riding at fast pace eit

Leather vs. Rubber Hoof Pads: Best Practices for Thoroughbred Racing

Question leather and rubber pad   hello sir, may i know when to use leather pads and rubber pads on horse hooves in thoroughbred horse racing? Answe