Considering a Retired Racehorse: Is This a Good Idea?

QuestionHi ya Recently my sister has moved her pony to a new yard, after settling in a few weeks i have met another horse owner who has an ex point to poin

Recovering from a Bowed Tendon in a Thoroughbred: A Guide

Questioni just recently got an off the track thoroughbred that had bowed his tendon last year. hes only 3 right now. the bowed doesnt not look severe and h

Swimming for Horse Conditioning: Benefits & Training Frequency

QuestionWould you say that swimming a tb for about 5 to six minutes helps in the conditioning, and how often does a fit horse need training while racing?

General Attack Race Record & Pedigree - Information Request

QuestionI have a 6 year old retired race horse and would like ot know about him His name is General Attack his daddy was General Meeting out of Private Mai

Training Tips for a High-Speed, Anxious 2-Year-Old Filly

QuestionI own a 2 yo filly that has shown a lot of speed in her workouts but fails to relax and does not finish strong. We just put her on bleeder medicati

Troubleshooting a Nervous 3-Year-Old Colt's Racing Behavior

QuestionHi Ed I have a 3 yr old colt that has shown alot of promise. He had 2 starts as a 2 yr old both in the money. He was a nervous horse so when we put

Thoroughbred Mare Training: Jump Training & Cooling Down

Question i  been   training and  trying to work with a Thoroughbred mare she is now 11 and 5 want to be trainers have really missed up

Understanding Saddle Towel Colors in Horse Racing: A Guide

QuestionIf the saddle colors are constant and always the same from track to track, then why were the horses in the 8/6/2007 haskell invitational all wearin

Can a Gelded Horse Race? Understanding the Process

Questioncan you put a horse to mares and then geld it and race it again AnswerHi Diane,         The short answer

How are Horse Racing Numbers Assigned? | Understanding Race Number Selection

QuestionHow are the numbers selected for horses in races? Not the post positions, but the numbers the horse/jockey wears. Thank you. Ben AnswerExcept for

Starting Thoroughbred Training: When to Introduce Riding

Questioni have 2 thourghbred yealing i now started breaking teaching them how to turn from one side to the other but i dont know if i have to wait till the

Understanding Nervous Kicking in Retired Racehorses: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi Ed, I have a 9 year old Thoroughbred that raced until he was 5.  He has a number of quirks including strange facial expressions, shooting

Understanding Thoroughbred Horse Racing Purse Money: A Comprehensive Guide

Questioni am writing a report on thoroughbred horse racing for a class and i was wondering about purse money? it was kind of confusing for me to understand

Understanding Mucus in the Lungs of Horses: Causes & Treatment

QuestionI have a 5 year old thoroughbred mare who ran a cracker first time out this year and finished second. Her next two runs were very disappointing.She

Decoding Thoroughbred Tattoos: How to Determine a Horse's Age

QuestionHi stephanie, I was told previously that you can tell a horses age by the letter in its tattoo.  I recently bought a Tb and can get a good loo

Thoroughbred Horse with Bone Chip: Evaluating Recovery & Value

QuestionI have a chance to purchase a thoroughbred horse that has a bone chip.  It is a horse will come from the rescue mission stables.  The hor

Prince Sadd: Pedigree & Racing Record - Information & Resources

QuestionI would like to know the information on my retired race horse named Prince Sadd. His father is named King Sadd but i dont know the mothers name. an

Common Injuries in Young Racehorses: Risks of Early Training

QuestionWhat kind of injuries are associated with starting race horses too young? AnswerHI  WELL FIRST THERE ARE OPEN KNEES ON 2 YR OLDS. THEY MUST B

Understanding Inbreeding in Thoroughbred Horse Breeding

QuestionHello, Although I am not new to the breeding of horses, I have recently been offered a very cheap breeding to a stud which is owned by my Thoroughb

Debating Horse Racing: Addressing Concerns About Animal Welfare

QuestionIm a senior at my high school and working on a project that must be debatable! I chose Horse racing is not cruel or inhuman. I have many supporting