Fillies vs. Colts: Exercise & Training Needs Explained

Questionhello sir. before you answered me that fillies require less exercise when compared to colts. may i know why? you also told me that fillies are trou

Horse Racing Workout Terms Explained: A Concise Guide

Questionhello sir. i picked up few horse racing workout terms. can you please answer them for me? 1)moved on the bit 2) pushed 3) handy 4) extended 5) une

Assistant Trainer Salary in Thoroughbred Racing: Factors & Estimates

Questionhello sir. regarding thoroughbred racing in your country, may i know the salary of an assistant trainer? AnswerHi Rohit,     

Training Regimen for 2-Year-Old Racehorses: Building Stamina for 5 Furlongs

Questionhello sir. all our local 2 year olds are started from 5 furlongs. from which distance to exercise them in the morning to stay fit enough to win the

Training Open-Kneed 2-Year-Olds: Risks & Safe Practices

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir. shouldnt a trainer canter and gallop the 2 year old whose knees are not closed yet? what happens if he does so? ANSWER: hi &n

Horse Racing Medication Regulations: Energy Boosters and Rules

Questionhello sir, at our local racetracks, horses which are racing next week are given energy booster shots daily from today till day before the race. wha

Mesh Blinkers for Horses: Protection and Performance - Expert Advice

Question mesh blinkers   hello sir. i believe that racing equipment mesh blinkers is for horses that shy getting sun glare. am i right? AnswerHi Roh

Becoming a Horse Trainer in New Zealand: Requirements for Overseas Trainers

Questionhello sir. i am interested in training racing thoroughbreds in your country NZ. since i am an Indian, can i become a trainer there? do i need to be

Preparing Horses for Distance Races: 5 to 6 Furlongs

Questionhello sir. if a horse even though prepared well, raced at 5 furlongs but not coming in board, how can it win the 6 furlong trip? Answerhi  ag

Horse Racing Distance: 4 Furlong to 7 Furlong - Training & Performance

Questionhello sir. a trainer exercised the horse from 4fur. it finished with one second delay. now, the trainer entered in 7 fur race. now my question is,

Why Do Horses Grab the Bit? Understanding Bit-Related Behaviors

QuestionHi sir. may i know why do horses grab the bit? what make them do so? Answerhi  there are many reasons why a horse would grab the bit. could f

Oat Consumption for Racehorses: A Guide by Horse Expert

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir. i am really unable to understand how many pounds of oats should a racehorse consume per 100 pounds body weight. can you please

Allowance Race Eligibility: Understanding 'Other Than' Restrictions

QuestionEd When looking at some Allowance races they are written as other than. It list maiden, claiming and starter. My questions is if a horse won a NW1

Thoroughbred Racehorse Nutrition: Optimal Oat & Feed Rations

Questionhello sir. does 16 pounds of oats with bran, supplements, carrots, chopped alfalfa hay be sufficient for a thoroughbred racehorse? i would feed my

Horse Body Condition Scoring: A Visual Guide

Question horse front view   hello sir. this is the image of a horse front view. is it fat, well conditioned or thin. can you please explain me how you

Choosing the Right Equipment for Horse Training: Grabbers & Bits

Questionhello sir. for a grabber, which is the right equipment? i feel that AUSTRALIAN NOSEBAND serves the best. AnswerHI  WELL I THINK IT DEPENDS ON

Sharp Molars in Horses: Bit Resistance and Head Throwing

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir. do horses tend to grab the bit due to sharp molars during workouts or race? ANSWER: hi  no if they have sharp molars the

Horse Racing Ratings for 3-Year-Olds in India: How are They Determined?

Questionhello sir. here in INDIA, 3 year olds run in the race along with their same age group buddy horses. but, after few runs they get rating and run in

Pace Work vs. Blow Out in Horse Racing: Understanding Training Terms

QuestionQUESTION: hello sir. may i know the difference between PACE WORK and BLOW OUT in horse racing terms? ANSWER: Hi Caine,     &n

Why Do 2-Year-Old Racehorses Start at 1000m/1100m?

Questionhello sir. may i know why baby racehorses are started at a distance of 1000 meters and 1100 meters? AnswerHi Caine,