Horse Knee Closure & Leg Development: A Guide

QuestionQUESTION: At what age should the knees be totally closed? We had a three year old, whos knees werent closed yet.He was a big built horse.. maybe th

Becoming a Thoroughbred Racing Trainer in Wisconsin: A Practical Guide

Questionhey my name is lulu and i want to become a thoroughbred racing trainer. i live in Wisconsin and i dont think there is a collage up here and i dont

Jamaica Beat Pedigree Analysis: Evaluating Breeding Potential

QuestionHi.  I recently took an older TB mare on trade for a nutty quarter horse that wasnt fitting into my lesson program.  When I looked at her

Trainer's License Requirements in New York: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionI am an owner for near two years and I really want to get a trainers license what do I need to do and if there is any type of material I need to st

Typical Retirement Age for Racehorses: How Long Do They Race?

QuestionI now horse racing starts at 2 yrs but wonder how long a healthy horse can go on racing?  Thanks AnswerThere are healthy horses running and w

Analyzing Horse Racing Form: Key Factors for Handicapping

QuestionWhen STudying Form what would you say is the single most factor that you look for from psst performances AnswerHi Victor,     

Understanding RI Numbers & Average Earnings Index (AEI) in Racing

Questionwhat is the RI numbers and how to read.what is  best rag# AnswerHello: I dont know what your RI represents.  Perhaps it is the same as

Why Does My Horse Run Wide? Causes & Solutions

QuestionYes years ago I purchases a real nice horse but could not keep him from running through the rail, sound familiar? Answerhi yes i have had a few h

Equine Business Management Degrees & Certificates: Which Path is Right for You?

QuestionHi I was wondering if you could help me out with a college/vocational school issue. I plan to one day open my own horse business training horses an

Lasix and Horse Performance: Understanding Dosage and Effects

QuestionMy horse won in November, ran a bullet work in early December and bled. She was not on lasix. She ran last the other day. Before the race she look

Meadowlands Race Results: Information on Winning Horse 'Include' (1997)

QuestionI received a blanket with the name include as a winning horse. The blanket says ( #4, meadowlands, include) I cannot find out any info on this hors

Horse Trainer Profit Sharing: Is it Appropriate?

QuestionMy trainer won with 5 of my 15 starters last year, with 5 seconds and 3 thirds, and one fourth. My question is should I pay her a percentage of my

Managing Breath-Holding in Racehorses: A Trainer's Guide

QuestionI have a 3yr old filly with some potential. She raced yesterday in a 1300mtr race.She jumped very quick and lead but as soon as she was pushed to r

Why Does My Racehorse Stop Running in the Final Turn? - Training & Racing Issues

Questionmy horse trains and works like a million dollar horse during training hours. he stops running in the final turn at night during racing. he was flip

Kentucky Derby Post Position History: Field vs. Top Contenders

QuestionA lot is made of the post position finishes in the derby.   I think I remember that the higher post positions in the 70s and maybe 80s we

Finding & Training Experienced Pony Horses: A Guide

QuestionWhere would one purchase an experienced pony horse?  Besides a stout gelding, what other advice would you give to someone wanting to enter thi

Starting Racehorse Training: A Guide for Beginners

QuestionI was recently offered a position to train race horses.   The age of these horses range from 2-5.  They were just recently broke the

Understanding Stall Rest for Horse Recovery

QuestionCan you define stall rest  We just put our horse to a farm to rest after a long year of racing. we put her at rest on Feb 4th, She will be put

Researching a Retired Racehorse: Find Racing Records & History

Question my horse hi, i have a retired racehorse and i was wonderin if you may have any of her recods such as: the races she rode in, how many wins/loses,

Lameness in Retired Racehorses: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi, I have a 4 year old ex racehorse who has been off the track for a little over a year. I have had her for 2 months and I am having trouble keepi