training racehorses

QuestionCan you recommend any books or videos I can get that will show me how to train racehorses from start to finish? I have an Arabian that I hope to ev

Knees

QuestionHi - Was wondering if youve ever seen a colt (gelded as a yearling) that has open knees at 32 months?  Have given him x-rays like 5 times now

Leads

QuestionMuch Obliged for a most informative answer. However, I think that Im still a little confused ... if a horses natural lead is toward the rail, woul

thoroughbred raising, racing, and breeding

QuestionMy friend and I want to breed, raise, and race thoroughbreds. How can I find a good thoroughbred with good bloodlines but is not too pricey and som

Pace and fatigue

QuestionDon, I think I have 3 related questions but am not really sure how to best ask them.  Assuming that the jockey establishes a pace for his hors

Toorak Handicap

QuestionI have been keeping records of all Group One races conducted in Australia since the graded system was implemeneted in the 79/80 season. For several

bute and lasix

Question -----Question----- What exactly does Brute and/or Lasix do to a horse in prep for/or during a race?....I am a horse handicapper (novice level) an

Re-training an Ex-race horse

QuestionI purchased a 4 year old ex-race horse a little over a year ago fresh off the trace. Hes now 6 years old and his retraining was going very smoothly

Starting gate training

QuestionHow do you train a horse to go into, behave in, and depart correctly from the starting gate? My horse is being pre-conditioned at home, but will go

race horse questions

QuestionHi. My name Is Emily. I would like to know how to get started with the horse racing bisiness? I would like to know what kind of supplies I would ne

Training a Horse

QuestionHello:      I have a year old Quarter/Throughbred horse that I want to train for races. The colt is very gentle and its t

Big Feet and Turf Racing

QuestionWe recently bought an unraced three year old filly who is just beginning her training. Two different horse breeders (not involved in the sale) have

Horse papers

QuestionI recently received a free horse from a man who was sending him to slaughter. The man has gotten rid of all his papers and copies of his papers. Wh

OWNERSHIP

QuestionIf I have $50k to invest, would it be better to buy one horse or as many good horses I can find within the budget? What do I need to do, to get pr

How to a horse Jockey

QuestionDear Stephanie Frost, People say that I have the looks of a Jockey but I dont have any experience Im very interested in being one. Can you help me

Birdcage

QuestionCan you tell us where the word Birdcage came from and how and why it was applied to the mounting ring. AnswerHi Gayle,     &n

request information on bloodstock

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

pedigree

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

bloodstock

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

From Quarters to TBs

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