Understanding Horse Racing Line Figures: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionIm relatively new to this. Ive been reading Brad Frees Handicapping 101, and I have a couple of questions. What do the figures on the line to the l

Rounding Up a Thoroughbred with Head Injury: Tips & Advice

QuestionQUESTION: hi i have had my off the track thoroughbred for 2 months and i am having trouble rounding him up as he has some damaged tissue at the top

Becoming a Licensed Jockey: A Guide for Aspiring Riders

QuestionHi! I am Anna. I REALLY want to become a Jockey but I am not sure how to get started. I have much experience with horses,but the problem is that I

Thoroughbred Horse Training Resources & Recommendations

QuestionHi Stephanie, I was wondering if you have a book about training.I have a couple of horses in Vancouver Canada but would like to try  training

Finding a Licensed Thoroughbred Horse Groom: Expert Advice

QuestionHello, I have been a thoroughbred racehorse owner for almost 6 years. Recently, I passed my trainers exam in Kentucky, by the states chief steward

Thoroughbred Racehorse Trainer Requirements: Paperwork & Licensing

QuestionHello, I recently passed by thoroughbred trainers exam by the Kentucky chief state steward. I have a horse which I have lined up for training.(he

Tracing Your Thoroughbred's Pedigree & Racing Record - Dan Gat In

QuestionQUESTION: I had wanted to find out my 15 year old thoroughbred horses ancestors and his record on the track. His raceing name is Dan Gat In, I know

Understanding Horse Racing: Right Lead vs. Left Lead - Trainer's Perspective

QuestionA commentator on TV discussing a race said that the right lead is faster than the left coming down the stretch. They showed the jockey moving his w

Researching the Racing History of an Old Racehorse - Brandy n Ice

QuestionHello, I live in NZ north island and have recently brought an old race horse called Brandy n ice, she came from Levin and is around 20 years old. s

Understanding Your Horse's Potential: Bloodline & Activity

QuestionI just bought a horse, but I dont know primary area of activity, or what it does best.  I was wondering that if the sire could tell me any thi

Lost Horse Racing Papers: How to Recover Your Horse's Records

Question I have a 11 year old TB, iv had her sisnce she was 5. When i got her she came with her racing and breading paper but over the years iv lost them.

Understanding Cross Cantering in Horses: Causes & Solutions

Questionmy two year old is cross cantering at the track  have shoes on........do you have any reasons or solutions AnswerHI  WELL IT MAY BE A PR

Transitioning a Racehorse to a Pleasure Mount: Considerations & Tips

QuestionHi,I have just bought a 6 year old mare, just off the track. I want to Try bring it around to my way of thinking. I want it as a pleasure/Leisure h

Revitalizing a 5-Year-Old Racehorse: Training & Form Improvement

Questionhi can you please advise on a daily program for training a 5yr old flat race horsethat seem to be a bit stale good form as 2yr od but little since

Finding Retired Racehorses for Retraining in Vancouver, BC

QuestionIm thinking about picking up another ex racehorse for retraining but have moved to Vancouver, Canada and am not sure how to go about finding availa

Female Jockeys in Ireland: Information & Resources

Questionhow many female jockeys in ireland AnswerHi Sindee,          I thought this would be quite an easy q

Thoroughbred Lameness & Stumbling: Knee Bone Chips & Gate Issues

QuestionQUESTION: We purchased a 3 year old thoroughbred in Feb of this year. He has been racing since Nov 06.  After he ran for us the first time in

Horse Jockey Training Schools in the USA: California & Kentucky

Questionwhere could someone go for horse jockey training in the S.S.A., preferably in california AnswerAmber, I am only familiar with two jockey schools

Saucer Fracture in Horses: Understanding Treatment Options

QuestionQUESTION: Mr. Hess i have a fillie that just turn  three year old and she develop a backed shins three months ago. I rested her for three mont

Understanding Horse Race Entry: How Trainers Choose Races

QuestionHi, Ive recently become interested in horse racing in the UK and like to think that iv acquired a decent knowledge of the sport so far.However,the