AboutStephanie Frost Expertise Questions about Thoroughbred training, racing and breeding. Rules and regulations regarding Thoroughbred racing. Mainly focused on racing in the USA. I can also answer breeding and bloodstock questions, along with pedigree advice, plus advice about forming a realistic plan for starting into the racing or breeding business. No handicapping questions, please.
Experience I have been a licensed Thoroughbred trainer for 20 years, a thoroughbred farm owner and Thoroughbred breeder. Owner of Alchemy Bloodstock, a full service bloodstock agency, specializing in locating quality racing and breeding stock for clients, and representing clients at various Thoroughbred sales. Alchemy Bloodstock has been instrumental in the purchase and training of several graded stakes horses, as well as many extremely profitable sales horses.
Question im 4"11 weigh about 120lbs and im 31 years old.my grandpa was a jockey and on the old magazine he was on it ,i dont know if its to late but i would want to get as good as he was.im just wondering if u can give me so me pointers cause i just lost my job,because the econmy bad .so i would really like to get into riding horses.thank you
Answer Miguel,
At 31, you are starting a bit late, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it can't be done, just that it will be far more difficult. I'm hoping that you are already an experienced rider, and if so, I would suggest going to local training stables and asking about exercise rider's jobs. Be up front about your level of experience, and keep trying until you find someone willing to give you a shot. As you gain more experience in galloping, you can move up to breezing, and then start thinking about actually riding races.
Good Luck!,
Stephanie Frost
www.AlchemyBloodstock.com
