Becoming a Bloodstock Agent: Education & Career Path

Questionhi....i am 25yrs and want to pursue my career as  bloodstock agent.....i ve no previous knowledge in horses....are there any schools or instit

Researching Thoroughbred Pedigrees: Finding Five Generations of History

QuestionIm looking to breed my mare to a stallion named Gliders Bid when I lookup his pedigree it only takes me back 2 generations on the Dams side I would

Getting Started in Bloodstock: Education & Career Paths

QuestionHi Stephanie, I desperately want to get into bloodstock and the breeding and training of racehorses, but I have no idea where to start and what co

Quarter Horse Breeding: Outcrossing with Dash for Cash - Breeder's Perspective

QuestionJust learned about your site yesterday and am very impressed by the articulate and insightful way you respond. My is a long story (arent they all)W

Traditional Racehorse Conditioning & Training Methods

QuestionWhat are some of the traditional conditioning/training methods that are used for a racehorse? Answerhi jessica   well we always would fe

Secretariat's Preakness Time: The 1973 Controversy Explained

QuestionQUESTION: Hi, Why doesnthis AllExperts site change Secretariats official time in his Preakness to 1:53 2/5 his record? In 1999 after yrs. of debate

Understanding Bleeding in Racehorses: Causes, Management & Studies

QuestionIf a horse bleeds during a race, will they always bleed during a race or can this be corrected?  Will they always have to use drugs to control

Polytrack Racing: Impact on Breeding and Horse Racing Future

QuestionDear Stepanie The new polytrack surface seems to not favor front runners.Do you think that this will change the breeding industry.And how.I am also

Handling a Difficult Gelding: Groundwork & Behavior Modification

QuestionI just bought a very rude tb gelding off the track. he is a real looker but a real monster when it comes to ground work. he hates being bruched and

Racehorse Partnership Investing: Due Diligence & Risk Assessment

QuestionI am considering investing in racehorse partnerships and am looking for advice regarding what to look for in a good partnership and what to stay aw

Highest Earning Racehorses: A Look at Top Money Makers

QuestionWhat horse has won the most money for their owners? AnswerHi Jeff,        This is a tricky question as it depe

Colt with Slightly Open Knees: Racing Potential & Concerns

QuestionIve invested in a 2 y/o colt nicely breed on both sides. At this point in time, hes a young 2. I was informed that he has B knees, slightly open, d

Turf vs. Dirt Racing: Understanding the Differences

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, Im only just getting into thoroughbred racing and Ive been searching for a kind of general explanation of the difference between t

Understanding Horse Racing Win Bet Payouts

QuestionCan you set me straight on a bet question? If I bet X dollars on horse to win and it does. Do I collect the win amount plus my wager? AnswerSteph

Thoroughbred Injury Case: Stifle Injection & Racing Performance

QuestionHi, love your website.  We claimed a thoroughbred about a year ago.  He was 6 years old at the time of the claim. The horse had about 30

Understanding Horse Energy Capacity & Aerobic Performance

QuestionHi Don! I dont know much about the energy expended by horses in races but understand from reading that ... in sustained exercise, the horses oxyge

Identifying the Sound That Signals the Start of a Horse Race

QuestionHi, I have a question could you be so kind to tell me what is it call the sound at the beginning of a race (its like a thrumphet that makes a sound

Preparing a Young Racehorse for Training: A Comprehensive Checklist

QuestionQUESTION: Hi , we are training horses of diferent kinds with 20 years of experience but now for the first time have a young racehorse in our stable

Tracing Thoroughbred Pedigree & Race Records - The Jockey Club

QuestionHow can I trace my registered thoroughbred by his numbers (the ones tattooed on his upper lip) I know he raced and would like to find out about h

Understanding Saucer Fractures in Young Thoroughbreds: A Owner's Perspective

QuestionI recently bought into a syndicate for a 2 year old thoroughbred.  It is my first purchase and my first ownership experience in the game of ho