Troubleshooting Lunge Line Issues with a Retired Racehorse

Questionhello i have recently started working with sunny emblem.. war emblems sister. she got off of racing a couple of years ago and had been ridden light

Thoroughbred Racehorse Training & Care: A Beginner's Guide

Questionhello .. could you please tell me about a thoroughbred race horses schedule and how they are trained.. i am new to off the track thoroughbreds and

History of US Horse Racing Post Position Colors

QuestionIn what year did US racing adopt the different colors for the different post positions over the same color for all horses in a race? Answerhi i am

Returning to Equine Studies After a Break: Is College Worth It?

QuestionQUESTION:   I am 50yrs old and have been away for awhile to work with family.  I am considering taking some equine courses in colleg

Horse Speed: Thoroughbred vs. Quarter Horse - Top Speeds & Distance

QuestionHow fast can thoroughbreds and quarter horses be trained to run in mph And how long can they run for--distance? AnswerHI -THE QUARTER HORSE IS MUC

Starting a Career in Horse Racing: A Guide for Aspiring Trainers

QuestionHello, I am 15 and am very interested in the racing industry. I was wondering on how I can get more involved so I can learn more about training rac

Starting a Career in Horse Racing: A Guide for Young Enthusiasts

QuestionHello, I am young 15 yrs old and love horse racing. I want to do something in the racing industry (probally training racehorses) but dont know how

Finding Thoroughbred Racing Records from the 1980s - Expert Resources

QuestionI worked for Reg Akehurst in 1979/80 , was looking to get some information etc eg  horses i looked after etc. can you point me in the right di

Thoroughbred Horse Identification: Microchip Use by The Jockey Club

QuestionHas the Jockey Club considered going to a microchip system to id horses? AnswerHi Mary: Thanks for your question.  Yes, although lip tattooi

Understanding Horse Racing Class Differences & Performance

QuestionSir I am your fan from India mumbai I wanted to know a lower class horse how can give better timing than higher class horse timing  on same d

Understanding Horse Racing: Scratches and Purse Distribution

QuestionQUESTION: When they scratch a horse at the gate and it is part of an entry the other horse runs for purse only.  right? ANSWER: hi - well eve

Understanding Horse Racing Strategy: Why Race Top Horses?

QuestionI just watched Jockeys and read your response, but I still dont understand why someone would put a good horse (Bullybullybully) in a race like that

Is It Too Late to Start a 2.5-Year-Old Horse Racing After the Melbourne Cup?

QuestionQUESTION: Is starting a horse to race in Australia, after the Melbourne Cup, a reasonable time for their first race? 2 1/2 year old. ANSWER: hi--

Evaluating Your Horse Trainer & Understanding 350-Yard Racing for Beginners

QuestionQUESTION: Hi I recently purchased an aqha racehorse and am learning the basics of training my horse. I have him with a trainer that has been teachi

Breaking into Thoroughbred Racing: Finding a Mentor & Entry-Level Opportunities

QuestionI am 27 years old. My mom trains dressage horses and I have raised, shown, and trained my own horses for 10 years, but my true love is thoroughbred

Guide to Horse Racing Licenses in the USA for UK Jockeys

QuestionHi - My step daughter Alex is an apprentice jockey (Newmarket, England) and desperately wants to ride/race in the U.S. Do you have any advice on ho

Understanding Turf Rail Settings in Horse Racing

QuestionWhat is the significance of turf rail settings .e.g. turf rail set at 12 feet , set at 0 etc. AnswerHi John: Thanks for your question.  Alth

Getting Started in Equine Training: Gaining Experience Before Licensing

QuestionHello Stephanie, I have read a couple of your answers about getting a trainers license. I will look into those in the upcoming week. Here is the t

Understanding Respiratory Health in Racehorses: Bute, Lasix & Training

QuestionI note past questions on Bute (butazolidine) and Lasix (frusemide)- to reduce the likelihood of lung haemorrhages. I note you dont appear to do thi

Understanding Claiming Races in Horse Racing: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI have read your answer on claiming races but still think Im missing something (since I know NOTHING about horse racing). Is it less expensive to r