Understanding Racetrack Surface Conditions and Horse Racing Strategy

QuestionHow knowledgeable are most trainers in the subtle daily or weekly changes in a track surface and do they try to schedule a horses race so the runni

Racehorse Fitness Training: A Quarter Owner's Guide

QuestionHi Stephanie, I just wanted to ask your opinion about how to get a race horse fit. Background First. I own a quarter share in a horse (the trainer

Re-Training a Retired Racehorse: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHI, I recently purchased Turk who is a 6 (7 in a few months)and now an ex racer. I purchased him on the track as he had decided enough was enough,

Hind Ankle Swelling in Horses: Causes & What to Do

QuestionHi, I purchased a TB off the track a few weeks ago and have noticed two weird things. Now, I have him vetted out last week and he passed every face

Reintroducing a Retired Racehorse: Early Habits & Training

QuestionHI Don, Three weeks ago I purchased a horse off the track who had spent the past 10 months in his stall (more or less). He was not making the money

Rehabilitating a Retired Racehorse: Breaking Bad Habits

QuestionHI Ed! Three weeks ago I purchased a horse off the track who had spent the past 10 months in his stall (more or less). He was not making the money

Managing Stall-Bred Horse Habits: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionThree weeks ago I purchased a horse off the track who had spent the past 10 months in his stall (more or less). He was not making the money so they

Thoroughbred Horse Training: A Comprehensive Guide for Returning to Work

QuestionHello, I have reviewed over this site and I think ive found the person I need to ask this question to. I know no trainer will come out and say this

Re-Training an Ex-Racehorse: Essential Basics for a Smooth Transition

QuestionI purchased an 8 yr old ex-race horse, who came off the track 2 yrs ago. The person I bought her from only did some cross-country riding with her a

Breaking into the Horse Racing Industry: A Guide for Apprentices

QuestionHow exactly does someone who didnt grow up in the industry break into grooming, exercising and riding racehorses? What do you think is a good appro

Managing Chronic Bleeding in Horses: Expert Strategies & Supplementation

QuestionWhat have you found to work well in your years of experience with bad bleeders. Weve done 10cc of lasix pre race,egstim and Kentucky red. The horse

Finding a Trainer & Partnership: Is Shared Ownership Right for You?

Question HOW CAN I FIND A TRAINER WHO WILL ALSO BE 1/2 OWNER?  TO ME IT SEEMS IF THE TRAINER IS PART OWNER HE HAS A GREATER STAKE/GAIN IN THE HORSES R

Thoroughbred Racing Simulation: Realistic Training Techniques

QuestionI am currently writing a thoroughbred racing simulation game & one of the realistic areas I want to cover is training.  I have read some of yo

Becoming a Racehorse Trainer: Training Paths & Career Overview

QuestionHow does one get into the field of racehorse trainer? are there special schools or is this an on the job training type of career field? thanks ja

Starting a Horse Racing Stable in Washington: Costs & Requirements

QuestionHi, I live in Auburn, Washington (Emerald Downs), Ive very high interest in horse racing.  I would like to start a new stable and hire a good

Belmont Race Analysis: Stewart Elliot's Riding Decisions and Smarty Jones' Performance

QuestionWhen Smarty Jones slowed down near the end of the final straight-away, he also turned his head a bit to the right.  I also saw Elliot appear t

Guide to Owning a Race Horse: Getting Started in Texas

QuestionMy family and I have become very interested in owning a race horse or getting involved in the business. I was wondering how we would go about findi

Breaking into Bloodstock: Advice for Aspiring Agents

QuestionI am 24 years old and want to be a bloodstock agent. I do not know anyone in the industry but would love to be an apprentice to a willing teacher.

Horse Racing Probability Modeling: An Academic Approach

QuestionHi! Ive been playing the ponies since I was 18 (Im 38 now).  Im not a heavy bettor but seriously enjoy sitting in front of a horses stats and

Training Retired Racehorses for Jumping: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionIt has always been my dream to own a horse but i am not that finacially well off. Then i stumbled on a sight for adopting retired race horses, whic