Thoroughbred Racing: Breed Restrictions & Fillies in Races

QuestionCan only thoroughbreds run in races and why did people not want a filly to run in the Belmont stakes. Do only males have the right to runin certain

Becoming a Jockey: Training and Educational Paths

QuestionNARA said I dont have anoff experience with horses and I wanted to be come a jockey. I have a little experience on grooming and riding a horseback

Find a Retired Racehorse's Racing History - Jockey Club

QuestionHi, I was wondering about looking up a retired racehorse... At my barn, I ride a lesson horse called Fred. I copied down his racehorse tattoo numbe

Understanding Thoroughbred Dosage: DP, DI, and CD Explained

QuestionI have a Thoroughbred Mare that I got 5 years ago. Her previous Information is vague and I know nearly nothing about what she has done. I have her

Racehorse Performance Decline: Causes, Solutions & What to Check

QuestionHi i have a race horse who did very well in 3 yrs old season when he come in 4 yrs old in next season he did well in the biging of the season then

Why Won't My Racehorse Change Leads? - Causes & Solutions

QuestionI have a 5yo gelding who races 5 1/2 or 6 furlong races and does not change leads. Hes a decent runner but would be exceptional if he would change

Why Won't My Horse Change Leads? Understanding Back & Hock Issues

QuestionEd, This is a follow-up question. What are the reasons  problems in stifle or hock would cause him not to change leads? Answerhi deb  &n

Selling a Claimed Thoroughbred Horse: Understanding Your Options

QuestionHello, Brad I bought a Thoroghbred horse to ride not knowing this is a fast filly coming by Olympio and pops Gal by Risen Star 6year old filly with

Horse Training & Dairy Farming: A Conversation Starter

QuestionI can see that know your stuff on horses, you even said you trained for thirty years. I currently live about ten miles east of Santa Anita Park. At

Researching Past Horse Racing Records: Assistance with Iwuzascruffyboy

QuestionQUESTION: A horse named Iwuzascruffyboy raced at Tampa about 2 years ago and won - I have been unable to find out more about this horse or where it

Standardbred vs. Thoroughbred Racing: Jockey & Driver Earnings Explained

QuestionStandardbred trotter and pacer winning drivers earn five percent of the winning owners 60% of the total purse for the race while thoroughbred winni

Becoming a Horse Trainer: A Career Path & Education

QuestionHello. Im Maddison and I have always wanted to become a race horse trainer. I was wondering, what college did you go to? How many years were you th

Optimal Purse Size for Horse Races: Balancing Fairness and Affordability

QuestionIn your opinion what should the minimum purse of a horse race be for the good of all people and animals involved in the horse race? AnswerI have w

How Horse Race Numbers Are Assigned: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionHow does a horse gets assigned the race number? AnswerHi Ana: Thanks for your question.  For just everyday races, someone in the racing offi

Horse Conformation & Gear Theory: Predicting Sprinting vs. Stamina

QuestionIt is common knowledge that conformation of the race horse will show faults and problem areas. What do you think about the use of conformation plus

Understanding Claiming Races: How They Work

QuestionHow does a claiming race works? AnswerHi Johnny: A horse is entered in a claiming race to be claimed (purchased) for a specific price.  As a

Winter Feeding Strategies for Horses: Maintaining Weight & Health

QuestionHello 9 months ago i brought a 16.3 x point to pointer he was under weight, all winter i was struggling to maintain his weight let alone put any

Find Broodmare Pedigrees & Racing History - Brisnet.com

QuestionIs there a service or publication available to look up broodmares, similar to a stallion directory? I have a friend collecting saddle cloths and ot

Minimum Horses for a Pari-Mutuel Horse Race: An Expert Answer

QuestionWhats the minimum number of horses needed to have a pai-mutual horse race AnswerHi Lance: Thanks for your question.  I would think that the

Troubleshooting Bit Resistance in Retired Racehorse Mares: English & Western Training

Questionhello i actually have a couple questions for you.. i have 2 thoroughbred mares and the one i have had for a about a year  .. she has been off