Racehorse Training & Care: A Comprehensive Overview

Questionwhat sort of training do race horses do to lead up to a race? and also why kind of care do they need when ill, and why are they kept in such small

Understanding Triple Crown Race Eligibility: Kentucky Derby, Preakness & Belmont

QuestionHi, Just wondering.. Why are the horses who are in the Kentucky Derby not in the Preakness, except for the winner of course. How do does this all w

The Greatest Derby Racehorses of All Time: A Top 3 Ranking

QuestionQUESTION: Has there been in past history a derby racehorse that has stood above the rest?  Who would be the top three greatest racing horses?

Handling a Restive Ex-Racehorse: Expert Advice

Questionmy neighbor has a horse that is a big hand full we have tried every thing and this horse wont budge it runs to fast even though we try to slow him

Exploring a Career in Equine Care: Ponying at Presque Isle Downs

QuestionA race track just opened near our house..and I have always had this idea that ponying would be a dream job for me.  The race track is Presque

Quarter Horse Speed & Racing: Distance and Readiness

QuestionCan you please tell me how fast a quarter horse should run and for how far before even considering racing a horse? Thank you Deanna AnswerThis is

Managing Heat Cycles in Racehorses: Copper Tubing and Alternatives

QuestionBrad, I have a three year old filly who is stabled with other horses and in training getting ready for her first race. My trainer told me that sinc

Managing Gate Anxiety in Thoroughbreds: Causes & Solutions

QuestionMy two year old thoroughbred gets very nervous when his at the gate.  In his second race it was impossible to get him in it and he even hurt h

Retraining Retired Racehorses: A Guide to Overcoming Setbacks

QuestionHi, I have recently bought an ex-racehorse and need some tips on how to retrain him. He is an 8yr old gelding and has been off the racetrack for a

Twice A Prince: Understanding His Progeny Record - Expert Analysis

QuestionI looked and could not find any offspring of this horse.  what ever happened to him? AnswerHi Gayle: Maybe chasing Secretariat took more out

Find Upcoming Races for Silver Hotspur - UK Horse Racing Information

Questionrecently i put a bet on a horse called silverhotspur in a race in the uk but since then i have not seen or heard when it races again can you please

Horse Dimensions: Height, Weight, Stride & Length - Information & Resources

QuestionSir;Where can I find information on horses height(hands),weight, average stride(gait)and length at a given time? Thank You AnswerHi Stephen: Im

Horse Racing Entry Process: A Thoroughbred at Gulfstream

QuestionIm writing a play where a character grew up on a horse farm. I need an anectdote where he describes entering a horse for a race(thouroughbred at Gu

Becoming a Jockey or Exercise Rider in Massachusetts: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI have been riding for 3 years, and am enthralled by horse racing. And I want to ride. I want to look into being an exercise rider or jockey. Are t

Finding Historical Horse Racing Statistics: JDCA Replacement & Data Sources

QuestionIn 2002 I purchased race stats from JDCA. Their web site no longer functions. Do you know if they remains operational and/or can you otherwise poin

Returning to Horse Racing: Age, Height & Jockey Training in the US

Questionhow old is to old to be a jockey for racing horses when I was in high scool I was a jockey and loved it a lot and want to get back into it and how

Understanding Black Spots on Retired Racehorses: A Guide for Trainers

QuestionHi-    While retraining an ex-racehorse I ran into something that I have questions about. I will admit that I am a novice to the sp

Understanding Back Issues in Thoroughbred Mares: Causes & Solutions

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, I own a 9 yr. old exracehorse mare TB. Im not sure why, or if it even comes from her racing years, but she is long in her back and

Race Start Music: Identifying the Iconic Tune & Instrument

QuestionWhat is song/tune is played at the start of a race and what instrument is it played on? AnswerHi Pat,        &

Retrieve Historical Racing Records & Career Stats for Your Horse

QuestionHI THERE, IF I HAVE THE TATTO NUMBER CAN I OBTAIN THE TIMES AND CAREER OF MY HORSE.  IS THIS SOMETHING YOU USE TO HELP EVALUATE A HORSE FOR IN