Horse Racing Betting Strategies: Tips for New Bettors

QuestionI hope Im staying within your realm of answerable questions. Im fairly new to betting on horses (we have an off-track facility nearby) and I have r

Understanding Horse Tattoo Inspections at Delta Downs

QuestionWe were over at Delta Downs in LA and I just have a curiosity question.  When they brought the horses into the stall areas before the races, a

Locating Your Horse's Registration Number: A Guide

Questioni know this must seem like a stupid question, but i recently got an OTTB, and i cant figure out where his registration number is on his papers. &nb

How to Become an Exercise Rider or Jockey: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI live in Utah and have not had the opportunity to be around horses very often.  I do know that they are my passion and I would love nothing

Colt Conditioning & Value: Guidance for a Secretariat Linehorse

QuestionI have a coming 2 yr old that is by a Son of Secretariat and out of a Marquetry daughter. He is currently just turned out being a colt but we are w

Identifying a Historic Racehorse: Belding's Perfection - Research & Resources

QuestionThis may not be your expertise, but I will proceed anyway.  I recently received an old tack box from 1901.  The name on the inside is scr

Understanding Stakes Races: A Comprehensive Explanation

QuestionI havent been able to find an explanation of what a STAKES race actually is! Everybody seems to know already, so there isnt even a definition out t

Swimming vs. Groundwork for 2-Year-Old Filly: A Balanced Approach

QuestionDON, I HAVE A 2YR OLD FILLY, 3/31/06 FOAL.  DO YOU THINK SWIMMING HER INTO 3/8THs SHAPE IS BETTER THAN JUST WORKING HER INTO SHAPE ON A SAND/D

Horse Claiming Rules: Understanding Eligibility & Requirements

QuestionDifferent tracks have different rules about who is eligible to claim. What are some of these rules? AnswerI can only tell you that they have the r

Understanding a Retired Thoroughbred: History, Temperament & Care

QuestionEd: I purchased a 12 yr old thoroughbred that was pulled from the track after an injury 8 years ago (x-rays are OK).  He had been on a ranch t

Finding a New Horse Trainer in the Mid-Atlantic Region

QuestionDear Ed, I have a horse 6 yrs old, winner of over $350,000 I would like to make a change in trainers. Current trainer is bad with communication and

Understanding Maiden Races & Horse Racing Classifications

QuestionHi. In maiden races, horses have yet to win a race. Is the same true of selling stakes? In what other types of races, are non-winners likely to

Can You Claim Your Own Horse in Pennsylvania? - Legal Insights

QuestionQUESTION: I own 25% of a 3 yr old thoroughbred  she is running in a claiming race what i would like to do is to claim her fully. I want to ow

Becoming a Horse Trainer: Steps & Career Path

Questionhi there, i was wondering if you could help me i want to become a assisant trainer more hands on experience is there a course required for this and

Rehabilitating an OTTB: A Beginner's Guide to Retraining

QuestionHi there. I recently have acquired a free project OTTB. Hes 4, and stands at about 15.2. I took him on because he is RIDICULOUSLY athletic and thi

Ethical Horse Ownership & Foal Care: A Swedish Perspective

QuestionHello, My father has trotting horses (on an amateur level)and he sold a foal to a neighbor of ours.This guy didnt take her training very seriously

Researching a Horse's Racing History: A Guide for Virginia Owners

Questionwe recently required a ottb who is bay,12 years old 17 hands,we can not read his lip tattoo, his race name d was after hours.how can i look his rec

Race Horse Training: Sprinters vs. Distance – Drills & Methods

QuestionHi, currently studying training race horses at college and would love to know some drills and methods used for training a sprinter and long distant

Thoroughbred Owner's License: Application Process & Requirements

Questionwhat do i need to do before i should apply for my owners license? AnswerTara, Just head down to the State Office at your local track, and fill ou

Thoroughbred Pedigree Research: Resources & Information

QuestionI somehow thought that finding out more about a thoroughbred would be easy. Not so.   Im looking for information  on a lovely TB gelding