Researching Racehorse Pantex (Stormy) - Pedigree & Racing History

QuestionThere is a horse that my trainer owns named Stormy. He apparently was a race horse but ended up breaking his shoulder they bought him and now he is

Exercise Rider License Requirements & Safety Concerns - Saratoga Racetrack

QuestionThere is a 16 year old hotwalker at Saratoga Racetrack who wants to get her exercise rider license when shes 17.  However, several other exerc

Troubleshooting Horse Leg Lifting: Tips for Stubborn Horses

QuestionHi, I have an ex racer who refuses to lift up his feet. Any tips? AnswerDoes he not do this for the farrier or you or both? Some horses you really

Breeding a Thoroughbred Filly: A Guide for New Owners

QuestionHi I have purchased a 4yr old thoroughbred filly that was bred for racing but didnt go through the training(owner went through divorce and wife did

Training & Care for Retired Racehorses: Managing Lead Tendencies & Bucking

QuestionQUESTION: i recently purchased a Thoroughbred mare named chanson de soleil she got off racing in 2000 and had a foal every year. i got her in the b

Training a 2-Year-Old Filly for a Stakes Race: Expert Advice

QuestionQUESTION: hi i have a 2 years filly in mexico, Pat kaut this saturday works 7 furlong its very tired, 30 september she will race a stakes in 7 furl

Obtain a Thoroughbred Trainer's License in New York: A Step-by-Step Guide

QuestionThank you first , what is the steps to for me to get a thoroughbred trainers license in new york. AnswerDurjodhan, The first step is to contact t

Understanding Your Horse's Dosage: Profile, Index & Center of Distribution

QuestionI just got an OTTB this past Sunday from a girl how works with the trainers at Canterbury Park in MN.  She said he slab fractured his left kne

Rehabilitation & Training: Addressing Hind Leg Unbalance in Retired Racehorse

QuestionHi, I recently brough a 5 year old mare only 15hh, very small who severed a hind leg tendon so was retired and has not really been touched since.

Galloping Horses: Training Frequency & Best Practices

QuestionQUESTION: hey ed . i have just been reading a reply you had sent somebody  a while go .. quoting . GALLOPING  for 30 days and galloping

Pennsylvania Owner's License: Application & Requirements - PA Racing Commission

QuestionI am a New York owner ,I need owner license in pen, can I get it online AnswerHello: Type in the link below for the Pennsylvania Racing Commissio

Experienced Horse Trainer Seeking Opportunities | Thoroughbred Racing Expertise

Questioni used to be prominently involved in thoroughbred horse racing.starting as a groom and graduating to trainer and owner from 1970 to 1988,then left

Barbaro's Fate: A Look Back at the Controversial Decision to Euthanize

QuestionDo you think they tried too hard to keep her alive? Should she just have been put down on the track? AnswerHi Mick: I believe they did what was

Nutrition for Retired Racehorses: Addressing Wood-Chewing & Feed Concerns

Question Arabel My new mare has been of the track since June.  I am boarding her at a beautiful facility, but they believe in unlimited hay and very

Barefoot vs. Shoes for Horses: Addressing Hock Position

QuestionChristopher: Thank you so much for your insight about feeding my mare Arabel and her wood chewing. She has been off the track since June and her s

Thoroughbred Horse Ownership & Medical History Search - Turtle (Born 2001)

QuestionQUESTION: I have been given a 7yr old thoroughbred. This is a NZ horse by the name of Turtle. He was born in 2001 and I have his pedigree. I need t

Thin Thoroughbred Horse - Nutritional Concerns & Foaming at Mouth

QuestionQUESTION: Snickers is a rescued thorobred.  He is thin however,  He is 16.2 hands and weighs about 950 #s His ribs are showing slightly.

Understanding Pick 3 Pool Rewards: Correct Paid vs. Payout

QuestionIn horses racewhat is the difference between the correct paid and the pick three pool rewards? AnswerHi Nestor: Im not sure I understand your que

Last-Minute Horse Racing Preparation: Expert Advice for the Final Days

Questionhello again ed..   some more advice please.. I am 3 weeks away from running my horse... what advice would you give for the few days before

Racehorse Conditioning: Preparing a Horse for Competition - Weight & Muscle Concerns

Questionhi chris..  i have been getting my horse ready to race for nearly three months and he is to start in 3 weeks .. i am 100kg in weight and with