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About Ed Hess
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Have trained thoroughbreds for 30 odd years. Have been a licensed trainer for that long of time. I continue to train my race horses and thoroughly enjoy every day.

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Experience: Licensed trainer for over 30 yrs. Have had lots of winners in all different types of races - from bottom claimers to top quality stakes winners. My best money winner was Aristocratic Cross (multiple stakes winner). My best claiming horse was Navajo Family, winner of 12 races in one year. I still enjoy racing a modest stable of horses each year.

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Horse Racing - Race Horse

Expert: Ed Hess - 10/31/2009

Question
Hi my name is Oswaldo I have a two year old quarter horse. I galoping him everyday to get him fit. Is this good are should I galop less and what kind of grain would be best for him. How long of a work out should I give him.

Thanks Oswaldo

Answer
hi --quarter horses only run 1/4 mile race.so they do not need all that much training once they are ready and fit to run. galloping between races is always a good idea as you can see just how fit your horse is. i feed whole oats and swee feed. i would work the horse at least 3/8 before they race. i was a thoroughbred trainer and i never did train quarter horse, but once you get the horses fit then you can slack off the training if you race often. hope that helps you. thanks ED HESS

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