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| checking gums daily | 2/8/2010 | Ed Hess |
Q: why to check the horse gums??? may i know how many times a day to check the horse gums??? why it is ...
A: well sometimes young horses have new teeth comming in and they may be sore inside the mouth from the ...
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| thoroughbreds with short tail | 2/6/2010 | Ed Hess |
Q: do thoroughbreds have short tail?? why like that??? can you please post me a short tailed TB??? ...
A: there are some breeds of horses that do have short tails. the mongols have horses with short ...
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| Chooseing races | 2/6/2010 | Ed Hess |
Q: I have very much all around racehorse (1400m-2200m).Last season he was a bit tired at the end, ...
A: LONG SLOW GALLOPS EACH DAY AND EVERY SUNDAY OFF. IF HE DIDN'T RUN IN OVER 2 WEEKS, THEN I WOULD BLOW ...
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| Judging a Horses Walk | 2/5/2010 | Don Boddie |
Q: Recently I have received advice on how to choose a young thoroughbred. An athletic build and a good ...
A: Yes, you have been advised correctly, 'athletic build' or conformation and a 'good walk' are ...
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| How to judge a horses walk | 2/4/2010 | Jim Johnson |
Q: Recently I have received advice on how to choose a young thoroughbred. An athletic build and a good ...
A: I think you have received pretty good advice - what I look for in a horse is the walk, the shoulder ...
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| please answer these questions | 2/3/2010 | Don Boddie |
Q: very good evening sir, can you please answer my questions: 1)hello sir, what does H/A , N/A horse ...
A: Horses generally increase speed during longer races and usually they end a race at sprinting pace. ...
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| seat hack | 2/1/2010 | Jim Johnson |
Q: may i know what is seat hack in horse racing terms??
A: rather than race horses. I think it is probably some kind of fastener that is designed to make the ...
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| please answer these questions | 2/1/2010 | Don Boddie |
Q: very good evening sir, can you please answer my questions: 1)hello sir, what does H/A , N/A horse ...
A: 1 Don't know. 2 Don't know. 3 It all depends on the tactics decided on before the race and then ...
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| Choosing a Weanling | 1/29/2010 | Christopher Crocker |
Q: We are about to enter the world of horse-racing for the first time. We are 'horsey' people who would ...
A: This is a very risky way to get into racing. The only people who make out well most of the time, is ...
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| conditions | 1/27/2010 | Jim Johnson |
Q: Have a real problem in understanding which horse is most qualified under the "conditions" of the ...
A: Actually, there is no way that you can identify the horse that most qualifies for the conditions of ...
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| joining stables | 1/26/2010 | Don Boddie |
Q: i'm really sorry to say and hurt you like this, we indians are getting killed in your country, its ...
A: I assume you mean Australia as being the place where Indians are being killed. Australia is a very ...
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| jockey dropping his hands | 1/26/2010 | Don Boddie |
Q: why a jockey is fined for dropping his hands before passing the finish line though on a beaten ...
A: It is a term used in racing to describe what happens after the horses finish the race. They run on ...
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| jockey dropping his hands | 1/24/2010 | Don Boddie |
Q: why a jockey is fined for dropping his hands before passing the finish line though on a beaten ...
A: I am happy to answer questions but please make a list of them and submit them as 1 entry. It will ...
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| Track jobs | 1/24/2010 | Ed Hess |
Q: i have a question about becoming an exercise rider. this summer id like to get a job at a track ...
A: it will be very hard to become a exercise rider on the track with no experience. a farm is the best ...
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| blood counts | 1/21/2010 | Christopher Crocker |
Q: on your site you state the importance of blood counts to establish peak performance. I've heard of ...
A: You should ask your vet for a CBC. This is a complete blood count and it cost 30 to 50 dollars plus ...
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| distance training | 1/18/2010 | Christopher Crocker |
Q: when training for a distance race like 1 1/16 vs a 6f race do you train differently. currently I've ...
A: It all depends on her age, soundness and how she is currently handling the workload. If she is ...
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| distance training | 1/18/2010 | Ed Hess |
Q: have a horse with no early speed and some closing kick. been running 6 to 7 furlongs and not doing ...
A: i had a horse that won 12 races in a row for me one year and i trained him this way. gallop 2 miles ...
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| Training | 1/18/2010 | Ed Hess |
Q: am doing a project at college about the life of a race horse from the start to the end and was ...
A: you put on a halter, you touch and play with the foal every day to get him or her use to being ...
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| gentleman jockey and journeyman jockey | 1/12/2010 | Ed Hess |
Q: i would like to know who is a gentleman jockey and journeyman jockey????
A: THEIR WEIGHT CAN BE MUCH MORE THEN A regular JOCKEY THAT RIDES IN OTHER TYPE OF RACES. A JOURNEYMAN ...
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| race writing | 1/7/2010 | Jim Johnson |
Q: The Jan 9th condition book lists 9 races & 3 subs. The races actually published in the DRF do not ...
A: I will try to explain how the condition book works - The condition book is published by the Racing ...
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| rage writing | 1/7/2010 | Jim Johnson |
Q: The Jan 9th condition book lists 9 races & 3 subs. The races actually published in the DRF do not ...
A: Without knowing which track's condition book you are looking at, I can't very well answer your ...
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| FOOD | 1/6/2010 | Stephanie Frost |
Q: is a racehorse on 14% food compared to 12 or 10 more prone to be excitable and maybe be more anxious ...
A: Andy, The amount of protein that a racehorse gets should be tailored to their individual needs and ...
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| Tip sheets | 12/29/2009 | Jim Johnson |
Q: What is your Oaklawn Park tip sheet called? Have you sold it there in the past or will 2010 be the ...
A: My tipsheet is called "Jim's Pony Picks" and it was sold at Oaklawn during the 2007 live meet - it ...
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| being a jockey | 12/26/2009 | Ed Hess |
Q: how long does it take to get your license at being a Thoroughbred horse trainer??and where do you ...
A: you could try to become a gentleman jockey. you ride in steeplechase races, hurdle races and flat ...
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| tongue strap for breathing problem | 12/17/2009 | Ed Hess |
Q: once i posted you a question regarding training a horse with breathing problem. you said that you ...
A: like it keeps the horses tongue out of the air way so he can breath normally. thanks ED HESS
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| Race Horse | 12/11/2009 | Ed Hess |
Q: I galoping him everyday to get him fit. Is this good are should I galop less and what kind of grain ...
A: hi sweet feed already has the crimped oats in it. you can add oats to the feed if you want to. for a ...
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| 4 year old Quarter Horse- "Open Knees" | 12/11/2009 | Christopher Crocker |
Q: I recently bought a 4 yr old quarter horse that was only raced six times. He was ranch broke when I ...
A: I have never had a horse, who had knees open at age 4. I would check with your vet if this is a ...
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| trotting in reverse sand track | 12/4/2009 | Ed Hess |
Q: we have a 5 furlongs reverse sand track which is meant for trots and free canters, so sir, upto how ...
A: you should only trot them a few miles . if you rope then in a sand pit or round Penn , then you ...
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| trotting in reverse sand track | 12/4/2009 | Jim Johnson |
Q: we have a 5 furlongs reverse sand track which is meant for trots and free canters, so sir, upto how ...
A: I am sure that if the reverse sand track is only meant for trots and free canters, then you would ...
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| warming upto starting gates | 12/4/2009 | Jim Johnson |
Q: may i know Why do horses need a warm up upto starting gates during the race?
A: Just as is with human athletes, horses must start every training session with a warm-up. Just like ...
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| feeding daily | 12/4/2009 | Ed Hess |
Q: all the trainers fed their stable horses twice a day. i dont think so this will be sufficient. may i ...
A: THEN FED DINNER AFTER THEY WERE Cooled OUT ETC ABOUT 10-11 AM, THEN FED SUPPER AROUND 4-5 PM . EVERY ...
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| racehorse diet feed formula | 12/3/2009 | Ed Hess |
Q: could you please give me the racehorse diet feed formula?
A: .PROBABLY NO MORE THEN 12 % PROTEIN IS WHAT YOU SHOULD FEED. OATS, SWEATED, BRAN IS A VERY GOOD ...
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| GOOD FORM | 12/3/2009 | Don Boddie |
Q: MAY I KNOW WHT IS “THIS HORSE IS IN A GOOD FORM”?
A: 'Form' is a term used to describe how a horse is performing. If it is running well and has some wins ...
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| condition book | 12/3/2009 | Jim Johnson |
Q: In the condition book please explain this race. For cal breds or cal sired fillies and mares three ...
A: Claiming races are the most commonly run races in the United States. Horses competing in claiming ...
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| How much energy does a racehorse has | 12/2/2009 | Don Boddie |
Q: may i know How much energy does a racehorse has?
A: I don't think this is an exact science so I can't answer that question. There will probably be a ...
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| HORSE IN A GOOD FORM | 12/2/2009 | Jim Johnson |
Q: MAY I KNOW WHT IS “THIS HORSE IS IN A GOOD FORM”?
A: This statement is a feeling of how the horse has been running. In horse racing, the form of a horse ...
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| HORSE OF THE SEASON | 12/2/2009 | Jim Johnson |
Q: MAY I KNOW WHAT IS “HORSE OF THE SEASON”?
A: I think you are referring to "Horse Of The Year". The American Award for Horse of the Year is the ...
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| green runner | 12/2/2009 | Ed Hess |
Q: may I know whether short neck affects the stride in horses? ANSWER: hi a horse with a short neck ...
A: training them that way you will teach a horse what he is going to encounter in a race. i always try ...
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| condition book | 12/1/2009 | Jim Johnson |
Q: In the condition book please explain this race. For cal breds or cal sired fillies and mares three ...
A: The statement contains the rules under which an owner or a trainer can enter a horse for this race - ...
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| Track Work Log Book | 12/1/2009 | Ed Hess |
Q: may I know what is Track Work Log Book?
A: IT IS CALLED THE TRAINING CHART AND IT IS THE BARN IN THE OFFICE WHERE THE TRAINER DOES ALL OF HIS ...
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