Preparing Your Yearling Thoroughbred Filly for Sale: Handling & Training Advice

QuestionI have a yearling thoroughbred filly that I raised and now want to get her ready for a sale in October...she leads and thats about it...I have exte

Understanding Gelding in Horses: Reasons & Benefits

QuestionHi-- My knowledge of horse racing is limited to watching the Triple Crown races, but a question occurred to me. One of the horses in this years K

Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse Racehorse Conditioning: Programs & Injury Recovery

QuestionWhat is the best conditioning program for thoroughbred race horses and quarter horses. Also, my TB cast in his stall and has swollen back ankle. &

Beginner's Guide to Barrel Racing: Getting Started in Kentucky

QuestionHow can I go about learing to barrel race? Where would I start and who should I look for? I just moved to Kentucky and always wanted to learn but d

Finding Dressage Instruction for Beginner English Riders in Northwestern Minnesota

QuestionHi, Im a beginner English rider with 1 year experiance.  My husband relocated us from southern Louisiana to Northwestern Minnesota, I have a 1

Thoroughbred Training for Samoa Races: A Guide for Wet Season Preparation

QuestionI have recently brought a thoroughbred across from NZ to race in Samoa.  The conditions here are very similar to Queensland (probably most lik

The Rationale Behind Early Thoroughbred Racing: Arguments for Starting Young

QuestionI am a student doing a debate on racing horses at the age of two and three. I am arguing from the pro side of the argument and was wondering if you

Addressing Rearing Behavior in Retrained Racehorses for Eventing

QuestionI recently bought a filly that had been raced and I would like to retrain her for english eventing. My problem lately is that she rears in differen

Historical Horse Racing Statistics: 1939 & 1940 Season Data

Questionhello i would like to know where i can purchase the 1940 and 1939 horse racing stats for those seasons ...i am interested in kayak 2s stats for tho

Retraining a Flighty Racehorse: Addressing Nervousness & Improving Trotting

QuestionI have a thoroughbred gelding who is 7 and he has been laid off 9 months now.  He is stalled but we turn him out daily.  We have just sta

Colic After Injury: Could a Longhorn Goring Have Caused Death?

QuestionMy 2yr old colt was gored by a longhorn steer on the inside right thigh. My vet told me it passed through the muscle and it should heal nicely, but

Colic After Injury: Could a Horse's Goring Cause Death?

QuestionMy 2yr old colt was gored by a longhorn steer on the inside right thigh. My vet told me it passed through the muscle and it should heal nicely, but

Breezing Young Thoroughbreds: When to Proceed with Caution

QuestionIs it necessary or do you recommend waiting for a two year old thoroughbreds knees to close prior to breezing? Answer--Steven It isnt absolutely

Effective Horse Cooling Methods: Walking vs. Standing Down

QuestionIs it always necessary to cool down a horse by walking it (like you see at the racetrack)? Or is it enough to let it cool down while just standing

Retraining Racehorses: Flat vs. English Training & Essential Skills

Questioni am thinking about buying an ex race horse . i was wondering how the training of flat horses difer from the training of normal english style ridde

A History of Famous Thoroughbred Racehorses: Secretariat, Man o' War & More

QuestionHi, i just wanted to ask about the famous thourbred race horses, i need  their history and any other info. The main horses i need are go man g

Book Project Opportunity: Write a Book on Horse Racing - BookEnds Agency

QuestionDear Mark: I saw your name on the AllExperts Web site and thought you might be the perfect candidate for a book my agency is hoping to represent.

Racing Stable Regulations: Farm Stabling & State Approval

QuestionDoes the racing secretary aprove stabling off grounds?What would qualify a farm to be approved?Thank you  for being here to answer these quest

Racehorse Training: Optimal Schedule & Rest Days

QuestionHow many days in a row should I train? If I know I have a race in three weeks should I give my horse any days completely off? Should I give my hors

Training a 2-Year-Old Racehorse: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionI have a 2 yr old filly, rather small, but Id like to see what she can do. I am wondering how I start her, once shes broke to ride, what kind of tr