Understanding Shin Bone Issues in Racehorses: A Veterinary Perspective

QuestionHI, WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY A 2 YR OLD MALE AS A RACE HORSE.  HE HAS LARGE BUMPS ON HIS ANKLES.  THE OWNER SAYS THAT THEY ARE SOME FORM OF

Understanding Bulging Ankles in Racehorses: Causes & Performance Impact

QuestionHI, WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY A 2 YR OLD MALE AS A RACE HORSE.  HE HAS LARGE BUMPS ON HIS ANKLES.  THE OWNER SAYS THAT THEY ARE SOME FORM OF

Lasix Use in Horse Workouts: Trainer Practices & Guidelines

QuestionQUESTION: Ed, We have just claimed a horse for the second time. We have a question regarding the the use of lasix in workouts. Do most trainers use

Lasix Use in Horses: Trainer Practices, Vet Costs & Effectiveness

QuestionStephanie, We have claimed a horse and I have a couple of questions regarding the Vet bills and use of drugs. First, do most trainers use Lasix dur

Breeders Cup Betting: Payouts & Odds Explained

QuestionDo you win more money when beting at a Breeders Cup than you would at a regular race? AnswerKim, No you dont.  The amount of money that you

Understanding Pre-Race Bleeding Medications: LA vs. Salix

QuestionQUESTION: What is LA as opposed to L ANSWER: Anthony, Im guessing that you mean the letters in the Racing Form, or in a race program.  If so,

Researching Your Retired Racehorse: Five Cousins' History & Information

QuestionQUESTION: I have a retired race horse, Five Cousins, I have his papers and Im trying to find our some of his history. where can I look for informat

Exercise Rider & Jockey License Age & Requirements - FAQs

QuestionHow old do you have to be to get your exercise rider license??? Is the minimum age for a jockey 16??? Is the best way(other than a jockey school)

Understanding Galloping Stumbles in 2-Year-Old Fillies: Causes & Solutions

QuestionMy 2 yo filly recently stumbled and fell during a routine gallop. She was not injured. Her works before and after this fall were fine, and at good

Standard Saddle Cloth Colors for Horse Racing Numbers - Jockey Club Guide

QuestionWhere can I find a complete list of all the standard colors for the numbers of a saddle cloth of a Race Horse on line? AnswerDavid Here is the UR

Fitness Training for Equestrian Riders: Preparing for Increased Demands

QuestionHowdy Ed! First, let me thank you for your time and knowledge you and others share on this site. I was wondering if you have any suggestions for

Thoroughbred Ageing: Year of Birth vs. Calendar Year - US & Australia

QuestionI living in the USA have just purchased a share in a stallion based in Australia, I am informed by a US horse person that the age of thoroughbreds

Selecting a Flat Racing Foal: A Buyer's Guide

QuestionI am looking at buying a foal from a sale to sell on as a yearling at the sales a year later.  Can you advise me as to what to look for exactl

Understanding Potential Back Injuries in Horses: A Farrier's Perspective

QuestionHi Ed, my new farrier pointed out to me today that my horse may have an old injury from her racing days that could still be affecting her, and I ca

Retiring a Racehorse: Can an Old Racehorse Become a Trail Horse?

QuestionI picked up an old race horse from my neighbor 24years old but in excellent shape,she had 12 colts she has not been ridden for 14years,very gentle,

Optimal Age for Racehorses: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionWe are thinking of buying my 88 year old father a share in a race horse for a year.  I know absolutely nothing about horse racing so can you t

Retraining an OTTB Horse: Addressing Bolting & Building Trust

QuestionBasiclly 3 months ago I bought myself an OTTB and have been in the process of retraining him but the fact that he is an OTTB and not just a normal

Researching a Retired Race Horse: Equineline.com

QuestionI had a retired race horse, and i was wondering if you knew of a web site i could go to and see information on her. She was about 30+ yrs of age.

Horse Breeding: Sire Influence on Maturity & Early Performance

Questionthanks for answering my dosage question, still searching! do you think some sires offspring mature quicker than others or is it more to do with ti

Researching Thoroughbred Horse History: Finding Information on Golden Lou (1953)

QuestionQUESTION: How would I find out about a thoroughbred horse born in 1953.  The horse I am looking fo is Golden lou.  I would like to find a