Racehorse Exercise Schedule: A Guide for New Arrivals

Questionhello sir. may i know how would you set up a schedule for exercising a racehorse early in the morning? i mean, how would you start to train a newly

Full Cheek Snaffle: Preventing Lugging in Horse Racing - Haughton Bit Explained

Question full cheek snaffle   hello sir, may i know how does a FULL CHEEK SNAFFLE prevent the horse from lugging in or out during the race? Answer H

Understanding and Addressing a Mare's 'Lugging Out' Issue - Expert Advice

QuestionHello Ed My mare raced badly. The jockey said she was on one rein the whole way lugging out. She is fit, no lameness or anything like that. Im havi

Understanding Over-Whipping in Horse Racing: Causes & Consequences

Questionhello sir, may i know why few horses drift out in the race if the jockey is over whipping the horse on opposite side of the rump? AnswerThe horse

Managing Your Retired Racehorse: Post-Exercise Care & Advice

QuestionHi there, Hopefully with all your experience you will be able to give me some advice. My horse , Mister AzIz , is 152 full TB out of Mister Baileys

Managing Bleeding in Racehorses: Training & Nutrition Advice

QuestionDear Mr Hess, What trainings do You prefer in bleeders? Do You think is better gallop them faster or slower(for normal training)? And what kind of

Racehorse Training in the USA: Buying vs. Partnering with Owners

Questionhello sir. lets suppose i made a plan to become a thoroughbred racehorse trainer in USA and ready to train racehorses. would you suggest me to buy

Thoroughbred Racehorse Prices: Factors & Estimated Costs

Questionhello sir. may i know the price of a thoroughbred racehorse? can you tell me roughly? Answer THE PRICE DEPENDS ON BREEDING AND HOW MUCH THEY ARE R

Racehorse Training Costs: Understanding Basic Trainer Fees

Questionhello sir. may i know much does a racehorse trainer get paid per horse every month. i mean the BASIC TRAINING FEE per horse AnswerHI WELL ALL TRAI

Hock Issues in Harness Racing: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

QuestionI have me a female 4 year old in harness racing. We noticed in her last race she takes extra steps on the curves. The driver says shes perfect at t

Best Horse Breed for Racing in Arizona: A Guide

Questionhi, i were just wondering what breed of horse should i get if i want to race in Arizona. what would be the best breed? Answerhi--  well, i ha

Why Limit Water Intake for Horses After Exercise? Founder Prevention

Questionhello sir. may i know why to make a horse drink few sips of water after the workout irrespective of type of work? Answerhi -- you always cool out

Swimming for Racehorses: Benefits & Rehabilitation - Expert Advice

Questionhello sir, how should i plan up the  swimming schedule for thoroughbred racehorses? i mean, how many times should i make a thoroughbred raceho

Post-Race Recovery for Horses: Rest & Light Exercise

Questionhello sir, lets suppose a horse ran a hard race and finished close second, should i give rest for the horse the next day? sir, would you instruct

Understanding Colt Gelding and Physical Reactions During Exercise

Questionhello sir. exercise riders and jockeys in india keep telling me that a racing colt is gelded for only one reason that whenever it gallops at full p

Horse Weight and Thoroughbred Racing: Impact on Performance

Questionhello sir. may i know why does change in horse body weight matters a lot in thoroughbred horse racing? sir, do fat thoroughbred horses run badly w

Whip Use in Thoroughbred Horse Racing: Impact and Ethics

Questionhello sir. in thoroughbred horse racing, do most of the horses run fast to the finish line if it is hand ridden or it should require enough smacks

Why Horses 'Hang In' - Understanding Whip & Racetrack Effects

Questionhello sir. i read in many articles that horses hang in if they are over whipped on the opposite rump. i  mean to say, if the horse is running

Shadow Rolls for Racehorses: Benefits, Uses & Application

Questionhello sir. may i know how can i get to know that i should put on a shadow roll on a young thoroughbred racehorse? AnswerShadows rolls have many us

Blinkers for Horses: Why and When to Use Them

Questionhello sir. my neighbor, an ex-jockey told me that a horse which doesnt pass through another horse while galloping in the race requires BLINKERS. is