Handling a Spooking Horse: A Rider's Experience and Advice

QuestionI rode my horse for five days in a large field, he was doing fine, with a few minor problems.  On the fifth day he spooked and started loping

Understanding Horse Partnership Ownership: Lifetime Earnings vs. Limited Term

QuestionHi, When I buy share/partnership in a horse ($20,000 for 12%), do i own 12% of the horse lifetime earning or for only one year of the horse earnin

Understanding Horse Racing Leads & Ground Position

QuestionTwo commonly used terms neither of which are clear to me are Changing the lead and Saving ground.  Can you help?  Thanks! Answerhi bill

Head Tossing in Horses: Bit Selection & Training Solutions

Questioni have a 8 yr ottb mare whom is quite the head tosser, i beleive the bit to be the problem, her trainers insist in using a gag which is bad enough

Starting Thoroughbreds at 2: Pros & Cons for Racing - A Balanced Overview

QuestionI am writing a term paper on an issue affecting the animal industry. I chose to write about starting thoroughbreds as young as two for racing. I ha

Racehorse Training Centers: Advantages, Disadvantages & Ideal Track Sizes - Expert Insights

QuestionDear Ed.Iwould like to know if in your opinion that racehorses trained at a training center are at a disadvantage?And why?I would also like to kwow

Racetrack Conditions & Horse Breakdowns: Expert Insights

QuestionHi, I am currently doing a research project, and I need some answers from experts. Thank you if you are able to answer my question. Which conditio

Understanding Racehorse Breakdowns: The Role of Track Conditions

QuestionHi again. Thank you so much for helping me with the previous question. I am sorry to bother you again, but I have another inquiry to make. What i

Horse Racing Earnings: How are Jockeys & Trainers Paid?

QuestionHello, Mr. Hess, I have always wondered how jockeys and trainers were paid. Is it percentage based or set fees. I have always loved horses, betting

Lasix and Hydration in Racehorses: Management & Bleeding Concerns

Questioncurious to the effects of lasix and dehydration of the race horse. how to combat this issue? does reducing the amount of lasix help in keeeping the

Thoroughbred Racing Times: Expected Speeds for Various Distances

QuestionI am a beginner owner. And I would like to know what average times to expect for a horse for diffrent distances on a fast track. 6f, 6.5f, 1mile, e

Understanding Heart Rate Zones for Horse Training

QuestionI am Training a three year old that was claimed when do i use the HR 140, 160, 180, 200, 220, could you explain without having injuries.thanks, Joe

Understanding Horse Racing Odds: A Beginner's Guide

Questionhow do you read and understand horse racing odds? AnswerBRIAN.......IN THE TRACK PROGRAM ARE THE PROBABLE ODDS .THESE ARE THE ODDS BEFORE RACETIME

Understanding French Horse Racing: Sulky & Carriage Races

QuestionHi ,do you know the name of the horse racing they do in france that the jockey sits behind the horse in a two wheeled cart? thanks steve AnswerSO

Jockey Weight Requirements: Minimum & Maximum Weights Explained

Questionhow much does a jockey haft to weigh? AnswerHi Peter,         Jockeys usually weigh between about 42kg a

Equine Racing Regulations: Are Zebras or Hybrids Allowed?

QuestionHello, Hope you can help me.   Just wondering if it is legal for Zebras and their hybrids (even with a horse hybrid) is allowed to run in

Horse Racing: Decoding Pre-Race Signals During the Parade

QuestionBefore a race, there will be a parade of the horses without and with jockey onboard for the race goers to view the field.  All things being eq

Identify the 'Call to the Post' Song: Horse Racing Ringtones

QuestionWhat is the song title for the Call to the Post used in horse racing to bring the horses out on the track? I would like to use that as my primary r

Racehorse Training Surfaces: What's the Ideal Track?

Question   AnswerHi Mark,       Race horses are usually trained on a race course or race track. There are many differen

Trifecta Betting & Track Finances: A Closer Look

QuestionA friend told me that if a trifecta of three long shots came through, the track would be bankrupt. This seemed unlikely to me. I knew that, with r