Jockey Training: Can Jockeys Professionally Train Racehorses?

Questionhello sir, serious doubts: 1) sir, are you sure a jockey train racehorses professionally as well as ride in the races. please dont take me wrong,

Can a Jockey Own a Racehorse? Understanding Ownership Rules

QuestionHI. I HAVENT SEEN A JOCKEY OWNING A RACEHORSE. CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE ME THE REASON? AnswerA jockey can own a race horse in some jurisdictions, but t

Gelding a 4-Year-Old Ex-Racehorse: A Transformation Story

Question Splash #1, Splash #2   In April of this year I bought a 4 year-old ex-racehorse stallion. (see picture #1) I had him gelded, and shipped from

Long Barrel in Thoroughbreds: Confirmation or Concern?

Questionhello sir, is long barrel, a good confirmation in thoroughbreds? if yes, may i know why? AnswerWell anything that stands out as long or short rela

Canter and Gallop: Uses and Benefits for Horse Fitness

Questionhello sir. trotting a horse would build up its muscle. then what are the uses of canter and gallop? AnswerTrotting should be done along with gallo

Understanding Turf Performance: Does Success on Dead Tracks Predict Overall Ability?

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir, a horse performing well on dead turf track means is it a good performer at any track condition? ANSWER: Not necessarily. He s

Retraining Racehorses: Addressing Behavioral Challenges & Building Confidence

QuestionI have been re training a gelding I bought off the racetrack as a 3 year old.  IO was wondering how they are trained to race because I am tryi

Tracing Your Horse's Racing History: Tips & Resources

QuestionHi I would like to track my horse history down if anyone can help me I need to no how much he  has won  and  his mum and dad if you

Pelham Bits & Mullen Mouth Bits in Horse Racing: Legality & Uses

Questionhello sir, are pelham bits allowed in horse racing? what are the uses of mullen mouth bits? AnswerPelham bits are not allowed in racing in the U.S

What's a Pony Horse? Understanding Racehorse Pony Roles

Questionwhat do you call a the horse that rides along the racehorse? Answer Pony Up!   Hello, Thanks for your question. That horse is known as the p

Horse Racing Performance Analysis: Examining a Recent Race Result

Questionhello sir. today a 6 year old gelding ran in last race racing with 5 year olds and upward. in a field of 11 horses held at 1200m , it finished 8th.

Breaking into Horse Racing: A Guide for Aspiring Exercise Riders

QuestionI am looking into becoming a racehorse exercise rider. I have been looking around and see to get started you really just need to know people and ha

Exercising Horses on Poor Turf: Risks and Considerations

Question dead track   hello sir. this is a serious question regarding exercising a horse on dead turf track. hope you can answer it. sir, is it a ris

Why Does My Horse Slow Down in the Final Stretch? - Expert Advice

QuestionDear Crocker, My horse always slow down in last 400 m when the horses come and dont concentrate in the race?! please help me AnswerThe horse needs

Choosing the Right Snaffle Bit for Thoroughbred Racing: Oval vs. Straight

Question oval and plain mouth   hello sir, i attached an image consisting of two types of mouthpieces. a curved mouthpiece and a straight mouthpiece,

Rubber Dexter Ring Bits for Young Thoroughbreds: Are They Appropriate?

Question rubber dexter ring bit   hello sir, would you like to use a rubber dexter ring bit with spoons on two year old racing thoroughbreds? isnt the

Full Cheek Snaffle for Straightening a Horse: Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir, do full cheek snaffles help a horse maintain a straight course during the race? ANSWER: hi -- i do not think that this bit wo

White Substance on Horse Tendons: Causes & What It Means

Question thick substance on hor   hello sir, why i found a white thick substance on a racehorse tendons after the groom removed the polo wraps wrapped

Why is My Resting Racehorse Losing Muscle Mass?

QuestionWhat makes a race horse on 3 weeks rest in pasture begin to lose its topline. Is is lack of carbohydrates in the diet?  Lack of excercise? S

Optimal Horse Feeding Schedule: Timing for Performance and Health

Questionhello sir, at what time you feed all your stable horses? lets suppose you have given a fast work to a horse around 6:30am and a pair of horses arou