Essential Books & Resources for Aspiring Jockeys: Improve Your Riding Technique

Questionhello maam, can you please suggest a good book or a DVD for aspiring jockeys, regarding improving their seat, not riding the horse in a hurry as so

Becoming a Thoroughbred Jockey in the USA: Requirements & Career Outlook

Questionhi. my name is munna. i am from india. i want to become a thoroughbred jockey in USA. i have passed 10th, 11th, 12th with 75%. i will be writing my

Becoming a Jockey: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Riders

QuestionHi i want to be a jockey some time soon. But i dont now how to be one. So can you help me be one and tell me how to allso please.Thats my dream i l

Pre-Race Horse Care: Rest & Training Strategies

QuestionDear Mr Crocker, do You give a rest to Your horses a day before a race? (like walking, grazing etc...), and how does look like a last training bef

Thoroughbred Breeding: The Requirement for Natural Service

QuestionIm a teaching assistant at Iowa State in the animal science department and Im putting together a horse lecture.  Can you tell me the history o

Understanding the Role of a Racing Manager in Horse Racing

Questionhello sir, a person told me that he is an ex-jockey as well as a racing manager for 2 owners. may i know what does racing manager mean in horse rac

Race Track Grass: Types and Soil Considerations

Questionhello sir, what breed of grass is grown on the racetrack? AnswerHi Rohit,         Generally the grasses g

Unusual Pre-Race Horse Handling: Inquiry Regarding Jockey Action

Question smacking the horse on hello sir, today a mock or a trial race was conducted after all the races which was held at 1100m. there were 4 runners. wh

Why Do Horses Get Excited Approaching Turns? - Understanding Equine Behavior

Question horse getting excited hello sir, attached an image of a horse viewed from top working on sand track which is a exercising track in the morning wh

Understanding the '7-8 Length Lead' Strategy in Horse Racing

Question taking the horse in le hello sir, why few jockeys are instructed to take the horse 7 to 8 lengths in front during the mid part of the race especia

Horse Weight Limits & Jockey Allowances: Understanding Weight Variations

Question over weight carried by hello sir, till now i have seen jockeys riding horses with the assigned weight. lets suppose assigned weight is 55kgs, they

Understanding Turf on Thoroughbred Racecourses: Benefits & Why It's Chosen

Questionhello sir, i believe that TURF is a type of grass which is grown on the racetrack. may i know why TURF is specifically grown on the thoroughbred ra

Turfgrass Varieties Used on US Race Tracks: A Comprehensive Overview

Questionhello sir, since you are saying that type itself means grass, then what species of turf is grown on the racetrack in USA(as i believe there are man

Morning Glory in Horse Racing: Understanding the Disconnect Between Trackwork and Races

Questionhello sir, i am sorry to ask you this: hope you are aware of MORNING GLORY, a racing term. this situation means that a horse performs well in the

Optimal Distance Between Rail Supporters in Thoroughbred Racing

Question length between rail su   hello sir, what can be the length between each rail supporter in thoroughbred racing? sir, this is the clear image

Horse Head Position: Understanding Why Your Horse Holds Its Head

Question leaning on one rein   sir, i am sorry, this is the diagram which i wanted to attach for the previous question. please observe the diagram and

Why Do Horses Open Their Mouths During Exercise? - Equine Behavior

Question opening mouth   hello sir, few horses open their mouth like this, showing their incisors opened up while being exercised moderately on the tr

Decoding Horse Racing Terminology: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionHI. I AM MALLIK. I AM HAILING FROM INDIA. I AM A REGULAR PUNTER AT HORSE RACING BUT LOST LOT OF MONEY. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT DOES ALL THESE TERMS MEA

Understanding Horse Racing Form: Decoding Trackwork Data

Questionhttp://www.indiarace.com/aspdata/trackwork/alltrack.asp?center=HYDERABAD HI SIR. JUST VIEW THIS LINK ATTACHED ABOVE. HERE IN PARANTHESIS, I FIND

Jockey Salary & Earnings in US Flat Racing: What to Expect

Questionhello sir. what is the salary of a thoroughbred flat racing jockey in USA? what about their mount fee? AnswerThe Jockey fee is different from tra