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| Subject | Date Asked |
| which leg in lead | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: i red your answers about lead changes in horse racing. they are great. i have one doubt, can you ... A: when a horse breaks from the starting gate he is usually on his left lead as he should be in order ... | |
| trotting yearlings and horses in recovery period | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: do You trot your young horses, and horses at recovery period while they are starting to training, ... A: a sore going horse can be trotted or pony to keep him going without hard training. i would trot a ... | |
| Loss of topline in resting racehorse | 1/1/2012 |
| Q: What makes a race horse on 3 weeks rest in pasture begin to lose its topline. Is is lack of ... A: he may have something wrong with him. usually when they get off the track to the farm and have a ... | |
| full cheek snaffles - straight course | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: do full cheek snaffles help a horse maintain a straight course during the race? ANSWER: hi -- i do ... A: but they should all be tried out on the horse before you run the horse in a race. Dexter ring bit ... | |
| full cheek snaffles - straight course | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: do full cheek snaffles help a horse maintain a straight course during the race? A: it is a very regular type bit.there are many more bits you could try to see how much control the ... | |
| exercising horses on dead track | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: this is a serious question regarding exercising a horse on dead turf track. hope you can answer it. ... A: a horse that is not a grass lover may not be able to train over the deep wet grass surface as well ... | |
| horse losing a race | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: today a 6 year old gelding ran in last race racing with 5 year olds and upward. in a field of 11 ... A: a different rider, different distance, time between races , track condition, weight difference, also ... | |
| Gelding a 4 year-old ex-racehorse | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: In April of this year I bought a 4 year-old ex-racehorse stallion. (see picture #1) I had him ... A: if you have checked the horse out in other ways to dismiss any obvious reasons for his looks then, ... | |
| variety of grass in US racetrack | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: since you are saying that type itself means grass, then what species of turf is grown on the ... A: . each track and state has their own variety of grass seeds that they plant for a great turf course. ... | |
| TURF grown on thoroughbred racetrack | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: i believe that TURF is a type of grass which is grown on the racetrack. may i know why TURF is ... A: turf racing is grass racing and the other kind of surface is either regular dirt or a synthetic type ... | |
| horse getting excited seeing the bend | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: attached an image of a horse viewed from top working on sand track which is a exercising track in ... A: there will be the break off spot when you ask the horse to start the work, that is prob why they get ... | |
| thoroughbred breeding | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm a teaching assistant at Iowa State in the animal science department and I'm putting together a ... A: all of the foal papers are on file in the jockey club in N.Y. this keeps the breeding on the up and ... | |
| jockey career in USA | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: my name is munna. i am from india. i want to become a thoroughbred jockey in USA. i have passed ... A: you should go to the race track and try to get a job for a trainer who needs a good exercise boy to ... | |
| My racehorses keep loosing shoes in races | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: My brother says it doesn't matter if he looses his shoes in a race or not he said it didn't matter. ... A: it does protect the foot and gives the horse so much more traction in the turns etc. i would use ... | |
| horse performance | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: i have looked at horse form alot over recent years and there are couple of things that just don't ... A: post position, how they break from the gate, track cond makes a big difference in performance too. ... | |
| before race behavior | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old in harness racing that's getting hard to control. He just wants to take off ... A: he or she can find out why the horse is acting this way. i have used physics' before and have had ... | |
| race horse hocks | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: Were getting the hocks done on our horse and I was wondering when a horse is ready to get back in a ... A: usually it would take a few days to see if it made any difference and then when you think the horse ... | |
| trainning license | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: i am a national level rider in india.i have done show jumping etc.i have been working as a asst. ... A: you should go and try to get a job with one of them. working as a manager on a stud farm is not the ... | |
| feeding early in the morning lightly like a breakfast | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: you told me that you would feed your stable horses lightly like giving a breakfast early in the ... A: JUST TO GIVE THEM A VERY LIGHT BREAKFAST. NO HAY OR ANY OTHER FEED, JUST 1 QUART OF OATS. THEN AFTER ... | |
| Sesmoid bones | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: My 3 yr old filly in training has been diagnosed with problems with her sesmoids. Are there any ... A: plenty of time to grow up and mature is the best advise i can give you. if you have sesmoid problems ... | |
| drug positive | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: sir, what does "drug positive" mean in horse racing terms? actually, my friend, a trainer in bombay ... A: the trainer is responsible for the horse at all times, which includes the racing and the medication ... | |
| lungeing a horse with lunge line passing from chest to hocks | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: yesteday i had been to our local racetrack where i observed a horse being lungeid like this in the ... A: IF HE IS A ROUGH TO CONTROL HORSE ,THEN I RUN THE CHAIN THROUGH HIS MOUTH AND UP THE SIDE OF THE ... | |
| mixed hay good for racing thoroughbreds | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: is mixed hay good for racing thoroughbred horses? why dont u feed mixed hay since it contains all ... A: mixed hay is ok to feed if there is not too much alfalfa, clover in it. i am a fan of timothy hay as ... | |
| more protein is bad for horses | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: why more protein is bad for horses, especially racing thoroughbreds? A: some times it makes the horse retain lots of fluid , such as legs filling up and can cause the horse ... | |
| how to stop a horse from rearing using hands | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: you are saying not to throw arms into the air like this in the picture. so, when the horse gets ... A: THEY WILL COME BACK DOWN AND GO BACK TO DOING WHAT THEY WERE DOING BEFORE THEY REARED. I WOULD STAY ... | |
| quantity of hay to feed racehorses | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: then in how much quantity to feed hay in the morning, and in how much quantity to feed hay in the ... A: TOO MUCH PROTIEN IS BAD FOR THE HORSE. I FEED A HAY BAG OF HAY TO THE HORSE ATER THEY GO TO THE ... | |
| advantages of aluminum snaffles in racing | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: why to use aluminum snaffles since they dont encourage salivation? what are the advantage of this ... A: I THINK THAT ALL HORSES SALIVATE WHEN THEY HAVE THE BIT IN THEIR MOUTH ,BECAUSE YOU ALWAYS DIP THE ... | |
| becoming trainer in USA | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: can i become a flat thoroughbred racing trainer in USA? or do i need to be a citizen of USA? do i ... A: YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE THE TRAINERS TEST IF YOU APPLY FOR A LICENSE IN THE US. AS FAR AS WHO TO GET A ... | |
| how much quantity of different feed to provide per meal | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: in how much quantity to provide 1) hay 2)salt block 3)water 4)apples 5)carrots 6) lucerne 7) oats ... A: I USUALLY FEED THE HORSES 3 TIMES A DAY EARLY MORNING BEFORE THEY GO OUT TO THE TRACK A SMALL ... | |
| Bleeders | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: In your opinion, could anything that you feed your thoroughbred racehorses be more likely to cause ... A: THAT DOES CAUSE BLEEDING. TOO MUCH PROTIEN IN THE DIET IS ALSO BAD FOR BLEEDERS.I TRY NOT TO FEED ... | |
| racehorse training | 4/29/2011 |
| Q: I own a few racehorses that either stay at the track or are run out of the farm. Do you believe a ... A: if you have a nervous fillie then the farm would probably work well for her. you can train just as ... | |
| Triple Dead Heat 1955 | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I recently discovered that my father owned a racehorse named Chance Speed who was in the 1955 Triple ... A: BUT MOST OF THE OLDER TRACKS ARE GONE NOW. THE JOCKEY CLUB IN KY MIGHT HAVE THE INFO YOU ARE ... | |
| not to use tongue strap, martingales, dexter ring bit on 2 year olds | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: why not to use tongue strap, martingales, dexter ring bit on 2 year old baby racing thoroughbreds? A: a baby should not need much equipment to start out with. after you train the horse for awhile then ... | |
| horse walking cross, two handlers leading | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: why few horses walk cross when we are leading them? in this case, two handlers come into action. i ... A: other countries have 2 handlers and that probably works good for them. i think one handler is ... | |
| uses of ball jointed snaffles | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: what are the uses of using ball jointed snaffles on horses? A: always use the bit on the horse to see if it can control the horse. if it controls the horse, then ... | |
| career advice | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I am very passionate about the horse racing industry. I worked as a groom all through high school ... A: i would go to kentucky and get a job on a training farm. when they see that you have riding ... | |
| scare for plastic bags,. umbrellas, raincoat, tarpss | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: why horses are frightened of plastic bags,. umbrellas, raincoat, tarpss A: THEY SEE THINGS MUCH LARGER THEN WE DO, AS A EXAMPLE SOME HORSES WON'T WALK THREW A PUDDLE OF ... | |
| resting before race | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I gallop 6 days a week for 1 to 2 miles and breeze or workout very 7 to 8 days, I usually rest them ... A: i had a big stud and i would work him 6 furlongs the day before the race in order for him to run his ... | |
| trotting a horse | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: how long can i trot a racehorse of any age and any gender, i mean to say, 1/2 hour or 1 hour. what ... A: depending the amount of training you plan to do. lots of time we just trot the horse in the morning ... | |
| fillies more nervous than colts | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: why fillies are more nervous than colts? A: BUT MOST OF THEM ARE. THEY ARE HIGH STRUNG AND ARE VERY ACTIVE AROUND THE BARNS AND RACE TRACKS. WE ... | |
| growing older - vices | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: do horses develop stubbornness and vices when they grow older? i mean, i have observed old horses ... A: ALL HORSES ARE DIFFERENT, JUST LIKE PEOPLE ARE NOT ALL ALIKE. THE OLDER HORSES MAY NEED MORE URGING ... | |
| 2 year olds - carrying whip | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: as a racehorse trainer, in general, will you instruct your jockeys to carry a whip while riding all ... A: most jocks will carry a whip when riding a 2 year old. only if the horse does not care to be hit ... | |
| exercise rider tips | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: i would like to become an exercise rider here in india. can you give me few tips how to start?? A: lots of farm managers need help getting the horses ready to race again. you will have to do ... | |
| Getting into the horse racing industry | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I have loved horse racing my entire life and now that I am out of college I am trying to find a ... A: C. hi well there must be a training farm in your area somewhere. if not , look to the surrounding ... | |
| evening walk | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: In one of Your past answers I read that You feed horses twice daily. I am interested are You take ... A: yes i would take them out 2 times a day to graze and just get out of their stalls for awhile and let ... | |
| Training Cost | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: Does it really cost that much? I have been told to expect $75 to who knows what a day to train a ... A: different trainers charge different prices to train a horse. yes a horse that has not started as a 2 ... | |
| swimming racehorses | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: do racehorses need swimming daily?? how many times a day do i need to make my horses swim?? if only ... A: i would swim one day and gallop the other. if you just swim all the time and then run the horse, the ... | |
| toe in and toe out problems | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: what is the trouble with toe in and toe out horses, why not to pick them in thoroughbred ... A: SOME HORSES WILL RUN WELL NO MATTER THE PROBLEMS THEY HAVE. I HAVE TRAINED MANY HORSE WITH TOE IN ... | |
| why my horse will not stop when galloping/ running | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Well our family owns a racing horse that was sold to us a wile ago.And our parents have lived on a ... A: IT IS NOT TOO SEVERE AND IT DOES GIVE YOU SOME CONTROL ON THE HORSE. YOU CAN ALSO TRY A MARTINGALE ... | |
| 4yr. gelding during racing is cheating | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: after the 10th race going 6f or 1m in a race the gelding will be out in the front two and will shut ... A: usually it is one or the other when a horse stops in a race. it is either soreness or breathing ... | |
| Training | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I've been a horse owner for more than 10 years and ever since my first horse who was a Thoroughbred ... A: yes there are trainers that need assistants to help run the racing barns at the many tracks. there ... | |
| fillies and mares in heat | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: fillies and mares are in heat for how many days? A: all horses differ from horse to horse., but i would say 30 days or so in heat. your vet can give ... | |
| horse turning stubborn | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: i'm from india. most of the grooms at our local racetrack told me that horses turn aggressive and ... A: LIKE TRY TO BITE YOU, OR TRY TO KICK YOU ETC. I THINK YOU CAN TEACH THEM NOT TO DO THESE THINGS BY ... | |
| making horse drink few sips of water | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: why to make a horse drink few sips of water after a race or a hard workout?? A: YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO COOL THE HORSE DOWN SLOWLY BECAUSE OF HOW HOT THE HORSE IS. A HOT HORSE CAN ... | |
| martingales | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: sir, when to use a bib martingale on horses?? what is the difference between bib and running ... A: THE RUNNING MARTINGALE IS JUST A LEATHER NECK RING WHICH HOOKS UP TO THE GIRTH. THAT WILL KEEP THE ... | |
| supplements information | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: i want to ask u that i want to start supplement to my flat racing horse like muscle up and blood ... A: i always would divide my supplements into different times to feed, that way it can be ingested in ... | |
| O ring snaffle and eggbutt snaffle | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: is O ring snaffle good or eggbutt snaffle good for all age and all gender racehorses?? A: as i have told you in the past, each horse you train will most likely need a certain type of bit to ... | |
| toe in and toe out horses | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: i believe that "toe in" horses would stumble frequently and "toe out" horses may get stamped on ... A: toed in horses showed a lot of speed and the toed out horse have a tendency to paddle when they run. ... | |
| swimming racehorses | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: do racehorses need swimming daily?? how many times a day do i need to make my horses swim?? if only ... A: you have to gallop also, just not swim the horse. i always use to swim a sore going horse. swimming ... | |
| protecting a horse from heat stroke | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: how to protect a horse from heat stroke?? ANSWER: HI- TRY NOT TO OVER WORK A HORSE IN THE EXTREME ... A: THEY CAN GET A HEAT STROKE. I ALWAYS HIT THEM WITH A COLD WATER HOSE AFTER THE RACE WAS OVER WHERE ... | |
| protecting a horse from heat stroke | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: how to protect a horse from heat stroke?? A: KEEP THE HORSES SYSTEM UP WITH VITAMENS AND ELECTROLYTES. ALWAYS COOL THE HORSE OFF FAST AFTER ANY ... | |
| free access to hay and water | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: should racehorses have free access to hay and water?? A: THEN I WOULD SAY YES. A BAD BREATHING HORSE WILL GET PROBLEMS WITH ALL OF THE DUST THAT COMES OUT OF ... | |
| swallowing its tongue | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: how can i get to know that my mount is swallowing its tongue?? A: YOU CAN USE A TONGUE TIE ON EVERY HORSE TO SEE IF THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. I ALWAYS USED A TONGUE ... | |
| Trainers License | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: What is the requirements or qualifications to get a license to train race horses? A: YOU HAVE TO TAKE A WRITTEN TEST AND A BARN TEST AND LOTS OF ORAL TEST TOO. YOU CAN GO TO A RACE ... | |
| lucerne and alfalfa | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: what is the differnce between lucerne and alfalfa? why to feed lucerne? A: TOO MUCH PROTEIN IS BAD FOR A HORSE. THEY SHOULD HAVE ONE ABOUT 12% PROTEIN IN THEIR DIET. WE FEED ... | |
| Thoroughbred horse | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: What is the critera for horses to enter a stakes race? A: such as fillies race, a colt and gelding race. winners of so much money to get in the race ... | |
| no equipments for 2 year old racehorses | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: why not to use D ring bit, blinkers, tongue strap for 2 year old racehorses? A: I THINK YOU SHOULD ALWAYS START TO TRAIN A HORSE WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF EQUIPMENT POSSIBLE. THEN ... | |
| stop bucking | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: to overcome bucking problem while riding a horse, can i use martingales so that the horse doesnt put ... A: I JUST THINK IF YOU WOULD ROPE THE HORSE FIRST , THAT WOULD HELP GET ANY BUCKING OUT OF THE HORSE. ... | |
| horses intellegent than humans | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: are horses intellegent than humans? i mean to say, do they have common sense which is higher than ... A: SUCH AS A DOG OR CAT ETC. I HAVE HAD MANY HORSES THAT HAD DIFFERENT ABILITIES, SO THEY ARE VERY ... | |
| training horses barefooted on deep sand | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: if i work horses barefooted on deep sand heavily, will their hoof get damaged since sand is dry ... A: so it it pretty tuff. i do not think that training on deep sand would hurt the feet very much, but i ... | |
| horse with missing tooth | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: is it a serious issue if a racehorse has missing tooth? A: such as caps and wolf teeth , and have them floated to keep the horses mouth in healthy condition. i ... | |
| hozing off horse legs | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: after heavy workout, why to hoze off horse legs with cold water? A: lots of trainers in the us do this as a cooling bath. you can also adjust the water to become a nice ... | |
| training | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: i have question that if we give gallop unknown pedigree till 1-2 mile .there will be any problem ... A: no fast work for the horse. you can get the horse fit galloping him. a slow gallop every day should ... | |
| racehorse | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: we have a 4 year old thoroughbred. When he is racing, he stops all the sudden, usually at the ... A: please have your vet give him a good old vet check. if he is stopping at the quarter pole, then he ... | |
| racehorse feed | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: can you please tell what all do you feed your stable racehorses? do tell me in what ratio you are ... A: . 4 quarts oats and 2 quarts sweet feed. free choice of hay that is about 10 lbs of food per day. ... | |
| how to tell if a horse is travelling well | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: i like watching and betting in horses, i would like to know how you can tell if a horse is traveling ... A: IF THE HORSE LIKES THE GOING THEY WILL RUN A GOOD RACE AND TRY TO RUN. IF FOR SOME REASON THE HORSE ... | |
| galloping in training | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: How much did You galloping your sprinter horses in training? Did You work interval trainings and how ... A: if i had a sprinter then i would gallop 1 1/2 miles a day at a very easy gallop.but once they ... | |
| Thorobred racehorse | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: How often should I breeze my horse for a mile race thats on the 20th of November. An what distance ... A: you only have 11 days to do it in. i would usually work my horse 6 fur. before he ran a long race.. ... | |
| no exercise for a horse | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: may i know what happens to the horse if we dont exercise them for ages?? A: you will need to start all over with the training program in order to get the horse ready to run ... | |
| swimming for horses | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: is swimming good for racehorses, how many times a day, should i make my horse swim? also tell me at ... A: swimming is very strenuous and you must not swim the horse too long when you first start swimming. ... | |
| cooling a horse | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: how come horse legs are cooled out when we hand walk them A: when you have swelling in the legs you always try to cool out the legs with either a leg tightener ... | |
| no shoe for hind legs | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: may i know why few trainers dont shoe the hind legs whereas the fore legs are shod A: some trainers do not shoe the horse behind when in light training, but when it comes time to race ... | |
| warm up to the starting gates | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: lets suppose i'm a racehorse trainer. should i instruct my jockey to give a warm up by slowly ... A: some just walk to the gate and others warm up at the gallop and some just do a lot of jogging to the ... | |
| colts weight more than fillies | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: may i know why colts weigh more than fillies?? A: in race horses that fact is usually true. a colt will be bigger, have more mussel, and mass. just ... | |
| full cheek snaffle | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: may i know the purpose of using a full cheek snaffle bit? on which type of horse should i use a full ... A: ESPECIALLY BAD TEETH OR WOLF TEETH THAT IS BOTHERING THEM. WHEN YOU PUT THE BIT IN THEIR MOUTH, THAT ... | |
| Horse Racing Sprinters/Stayers | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me what is it in a horses composition to make a horse suited to short sprinting races ... A: WELL A SHORT COUPLED HORSE WITH A BROAD CHEST AND POWERFUL HIND END SHOULD MAKE A GOOD SPRINTER. I ... | |
| fillies relaxation more than colts | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: you told me that fillies relax more well when they are pastured when compared to colts? may i know ... A: IF YOU TAKE A FILLIE THAT IS RUNNING POORLY AT THE TRACK AND TAKE THEM HOME TO THE FARM AND TURN ... | |
| your training experience | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: you are training racehorses since 30 odd years. how was your first season of training racehorses? ... A: CLEANING STALLS, RUBBING HORSES, GALLOPING HORSES AND ALSO WORKED ON A BREEDING FARM FOR AWHILE TO ... | |
| riding marwari horses | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: if i learn riding on marwari horses, will i be able to handle thoroughbred well? within how many ... A: you need to become proficient in horse back riding before you can become a good rider. i am sure ... | |
| tips on become assistant trainer | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: can you give me some tips on becoming an assistant trainer? what all responsibilities does he has? ... A: trainer then you will have to work for a trainer for some time and get to learn all about how he ... | |
| whipping the horse near the gates | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: yesterday was a gate practice session.the groom led the horse upto gates riderless. While the horse ... A: in the us you can not whip the horse behind the gates a rule here. that makes the horse very ... | |
| handicapping a horse race | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: what does "Handicapping a horse race" mean? does this mean placing a bet? A: THAT WAY YOU CAN FIGURE OUT ALL OF THE HORSES IN THE RACE AND SEE HOW THEY ALL FIGURE OUT TO RUN. ... | |
| basic check after buying racehorse | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I am getting into stables two racehorses, one is a health problem G2 race runner(than 2yo, now 4yo) ... A: BUT IF YOU LOOK FOR SWELLING IN THE LEGS, KNEES . CHECK THE FEET FOR PROBLEMS. TROT THE HORSE TO SEE ... | |
| bar horse shoes | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: may i know the uses of bar horse shoes? can they be used in races?? A: THEY ARE KEPT ON THE FOOT TO KEEP THE FOOT FROM SPREADING AND LETTING THE FOOT HEAL FROM THE DAMAGE ... | |
| laminitis horses fed less | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: may i know why should a horse suffering from laminitis be fed less? what all feed to feed a ... A: AS THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS ON HOW TO TREAT A HORSE WITH AMANITAS. A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM IN ... | |
| horse racing gates | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: Just went to see Secritariat and remember seeing a special somewhere that someone who we would not ... A: WELL I HAVEN'T HEARD THAT. THE STARTING GATE WAS USED SO THAT THEY COULD GET ALL OF THE HORSES AT ... | |
| fore hooves round, hind hooves oval | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: in thoroughbred confirmation, you said that fore hooves should be round for flexing and the hind ... A: SOME ROUND SOME OVAL. WHEN THE BLACKSMITH SHOES THE HORSE HE SHOES ACCORDING TO THE CONFORMATION OF ... | |
| hobble training, hay contains what | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: 1) does hobble training a horse, prevents kicking and bucking for an extinct?? 2)what all should a ... A: there are many variety of hays to feed..we have alphalfa , grass,clover and mixed hay. some hays are ... | |
| riding skills | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: as a trainer, do you have basic skills of riding? cant i become a trainer without riding skills? ... A: you will have to know most everything about the horse. feed, training ,leg care, health, feet, ... | |
| gag snaffles uses | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: may i know the uses and advantages of gag snaffles over loose ring ordinary snaffle bits. actually, ... A: i always try to use the minamum bit on a horse and then if he needs a stronger bit ,i will change to ... | |
| What qualifications do you need to train race horses. | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: what qualifications do you need to train race horses. And how much do you get paid. A: trainers charge different prices for their training fees. you can ask around to see what the prices ... | |
| turf conditions | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Hess, How does the condition of the turf influence the outcome of a race? Which kind of horses are ... A: some horses love the soft going and other horses love a more firm footing. i always looked at a ... | |
| Racing Bits | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I own and breed to race. I do have a trainer but Im wanting to train my own horses, as I pretty much ... A: a rubber d bit and a gag bit is used for a tough galloper also. there are so many bits to use on ... | |
| Jockey daily routine | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: What time of the day in the morning does a jockey report to the track,his daily routine and diet,and ... A: diet works different for each individual. they should sleep about 8 hrs a night or day. they have to ... | |
| thoroughbreds | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: couple of questions. does a philly in heat perform less at the race? is their a shot or medication ... A: fillies do horse and are very moody when they are in heat. yes you can ask your vet for the medicine ... | |
| training exracehorse to go right & left | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: i have a 4 yr old retired racehorse. he wont go right or left, all he does is throw his head around, ... A: but you should have a reader come to your barn AND READ THE HORSE FOR YOU. THEY CAN SENSE WHAT THE ... | |
| horses trotted on road | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: at our racetracks, few of our horses are trotting in the evenings on the road. i asked my uncle, why ... A: hard surfaces might be better to train certain horses on and deep sand may be better for other ... | |
| differentiate forage and fodder | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: please differentiate forage and fodder A: i think forage is something that the horse just forages around and eats what they can find to eat ... | |
| retired at early age of 4 | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: a thoroughbred retired from races at an early age of 4 means what?? was it pushed harder and did the ... A: THERE IS ALWAYS A REASON WHY... COULD BE A SOUNDNESS PROBLEM OR A WIND PROBLEM OR MAYBE THE HORSE IS ... | |
| feeding bran | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: do you feed bran to racehorses? if yes, may i know in what proportion to its body weight to feed a ... A: YOU ONLY PUT A COUPLE OF QUARTS OF BRAN ALONG WITH THE OATS AND sweetfeed. MAKE IT WITH HOT WATER ... | |
| TB 'stiff' in front after working 3/8 yesterday... | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old TB that I'm slowly brining back after a 2 year lay off (abcessing/thin soles/no ... A: i had the black smith 3/4 his bad foot and used the castor oil on all 4 feet for about 2 weeks till ... | |
| TB 'stiff' in front after working 3/8 yesterday... | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old TB that I'm slowly brining back after a 2 year lay off (abcessing/thin soles/no ... A: you said that he has had foot problems in the past and i kind of think it could be his feet again, ... | |
| jockey's license | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can answer this question or not (I'm hoping you can!), but I'm having a ... A: THEN AFTER SOME PERIOD OF TIME ,YOU CAN APPLY FOR A JOCKEY LICENSE. YOU SHOULD HAVE QUITE A BIT OF ... | |
| horse carrying more weight | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: is there any exercise for racehorses to make them strong enough to carry extra weight than the ... A: THE CONDITIONS ALSO PLAY A PART ON HOW MUCH WEIGHT THE HORSE HAS TO CARRY IN A RACE. YOU CAN ALWAYS ... | |
| horse lips pinched | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: how does a rider or the handler get to know that the horse lip corners are being pinched by loose ... A: always remember not to tightened the noseband too tight, as that will pinch the corners of the ... | |
| D ring snaffle | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: may I know when does a trainer get to know to use a D ring snaffle on a horse, instead of a loose ... A: then there is a Dexter ring bit snaffle , which is just a d bit with the added ring to give the ... | |
| bits not cleaned properly | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: if a stable has got 20 horses and the owner can afford only 8 snaffles. It’s a must for him to clean ... A: AFTER BEING USED ON THE PREVIOUS HORSE. THEN THOROUGHLY DUNK THE BIT IN FRESH CLEAN WATER OVER AND ... | |
| training on sand and racing on grass | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: at few centres, horses are trained in the sand and raced on the grass. may i know why?? ANSWER: ... A: it will also cause the horse to breath more deeply, thus making him or her build up their lungs for ... | |
| full cheek snaffle | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: may I know why to use full cheek snaffle for horses?? sir, do tell me whether sweet iron snaffles ... A: if a horse has a prob, then you change bits etc till you get the horse going good for you. a ring ... | |
| training on sand and racing on grass | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: at few centres, horses are trained in the sand and raced on the grass. may i know why?? ANSWER: ... A: just try it for a experiment in your training of a horse of your choice. i would rope the horse 20 ... | |
| full cheek snaffle | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: may I know why to use full cheek snaffle for horses?? sir, do tell me whether sweet iron snaffles ... A: Because it is a softer material and will not rust, and should last for ever. remember the least ... | |
| training on sand and racing on grass | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: at few centres, horses are trained in the sand and raced on the grass. may i know why?? A: but if you train on deep sand , you will have a very fit horse on any surface you race on. in the ... | |
| horse grinding teeth | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: is this horse grinding its teeth?? if not, then, what he's doing?? ... A: but you would hear the grinding noise. but some horses do play with their lounge and turn their head ... | |
| sharp molars | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: does sharp molars make the chew the bit?? what are all the disadvantages of sharp molars?? why do we ... A: it will keep the wolf teeth in check also. they might need to pull caps and check for sharp teeth in ... | |
| Getting started | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I want to become a jockey after high school and I don't know where to start. I do plan on getting ... A: you will have to find a farm that breaks young horses and start there. becoming a jockey is a long ... | |
| balance in TB confirmation | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: why balance is very important in thoroughbred confirmation??? A horse with a short neck and normal ... A: knock kneed, toed out, toed in, sickle hocked,over at the knees, splay footed, etc. the horse has ... | |
| hoof spreading | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: back tracing your previous answers on using aluminium or steel shoes in racing, this was your ... A: steel racing plates will keep the foot from spreading too much in a race. as you know when the ... | |
| giving a change to racehorses | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: is giving a change racehorses good. i mean, taking them out of the racecourse, walking them in the ... A: some horses run much better from the farm. some get sour at the race tracks, stuck in a boring ... | |
| head numbers | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: A race was declared a non-wagering event due to a discrepancy regarding head numbers in the track ... A: so if there is any discrepancy of any type, then the race is null and void. i am not sure if this is ... | |
| Lead changes | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: When watching a race how can you tell when a horse switches leads. A: you can see it pretty easy at the quarter pole when they change back to the right lead. if they do ... | |
| Flat race Training for a 2 year old colt | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2 year old colt flat race horse that has been broken in sympathetically and has been with ... A: i always look forward to the 3 year old year. you can break them as 2 year olds and trot, canter ... | |
| Running horse in trainers name... | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Hess, Just wanted another professional opinion on my concern. While I am working on obtaining my ... A: it will break up a PARTNERSHIP and friendship for sure. if you want the horse to run in your name, ... | |
| supplements | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: what supplements are a must in your barn and why. A: well you should ask your vet to advise you on what your horse would need.i think that most people ... | |
| long distance for horses when to pick up speed | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: may i know from which distance(6 or 5 furlongs) should the horse pickup good speed when distanced at ... A: some horses just run the last quarter mile and win. others run a good half mile at the end to get up ... | |
| horses start dropping back at the bends | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: why do few horses start dropping back at the bends??? A: HAVE YOUR VET CHECK THEM OUT WHILE THEY ARE COOLING OUT TO SEE WHERE THEY ARE SORE. YOU WILL SEE ... | |
| aluminium instead of a steel shoe | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: why to use an aluminium shoe instead of a steel shoe??? A: SOME TRAINERS WILL RACE THEIR HORSES IN STEEL RACING PLATES FOR A MORE RUGGED AND LONG LASTING ... | |
| checking gums daily | 2/8/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| thoroughbreds with short tail | 2/6/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Chooseing races | 2/6/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Track jobs | 1/24/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| distance training | 1/18/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Training | 1/18/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| gentleman jockey and journeyman jockey | 1/12/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| being a jockey | 12/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| tongue strap for breathing problem | 12/17/2009 |
| 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 | |
| Race Horse | 12/11/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| trotting in reverse sand track | 12/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| feeding daily | 12/4/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| racehorse diet feed formula | 12/3/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| green runner | 12/2/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Track Work Log Book | 12/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| assistant trainer | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: may i know how many years shall i work as an assistant trainer? A: like entering the horses, making decisions on when and where to run the horses, taking over a few ... | |
| improved performance of a horse | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: i posted a racing report: "Trainer Mr. L.V.R. Deshmukh was questioned regard-ing the improved ... A: SOME TRAINERS USE THE SURE WIN AND SOME USE BLINKERS. IT ALL DEPENDS ON WEATHER THE HORSE NEEDED THE ... | |
| is she excited | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: is this filly excited. i got this doubt because my grandfather who owned racehorses told that a ... A: it may be true that a bushy tailed horse is very excited in the race, but i never thought about it ... | |
| foot problem | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: may i know why to use steel shoes instead of aluminium shoes in race ANSWER: hi ---- we use steel ... A: GALLOPS OR TROTS, HE ALWAYS LANDS ON HIS FOOT HEEL FIRST. NOW STEEL SHOES WILL HELP TO KEEP THE FOOT ... | |
| dexter ring bits | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a 5 year old chestnut gelding. he's very keen in the race, to save up his energy, i raced him ... A: it could be a breathing or soreness problem as many horse do have these types of racing problems. ... | |
| Handicapping a horse race | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: may I know what is Handicapping a horse race.is this mean placing a bet? A: track condition, claiming price or allowance, jockey, distance, money earned class, grass or dirt. ... | |
| improvement in horse performance | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Explanation of Trainer L.V.R. Deshmukh regarding the improved performance of his charge JAY JAY (SK. ... A: HE WAS IN AGAINST HORSES THAT HE COULD BEAT. SLOWER PACE, AGE DIFFERENCE ETC. TOO MANY TRAINERS RUN ... | |
| sacral vertebra fracture | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: Last week 1000m race report:ELITA (R.B. SHINDE) fell and dislodged the rider at about the 650 ... A: it is up to the state vet to make the decision on ehat to do for the horse. sometimes the horse is ... | |
| turning out a yearling instead of being galloped | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: may i know what is "turning out a yearling instead of being galloped"? A: THEY USUALLY BREAK THE YEARLINGS TO THE SADDLE ETC AND TURN THEM OUT TO GROW TILL THEY ARE 2 YR OLD. ... | |
| ducking out | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: may i know how to fix the problem of a horse ducking out in the race? A: A PAIR OF FULL CUP BLINKERS SO HELP SOME HORSE KEEP THEIR MINDS ON RUINING. THANKS ED HESS | |
| tongue strap - breath better | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: how does a tongue strap help horses breath better? A: most horses do race with a tongue tie. you have to see how they train in one first before you put ... | |
| short neck horses fed from ground | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: should i feed short neck horses from the ground or all my horses should be fed from the ground? A: about chest level unless they are a bad bleeder or bad winded horse then i feed them lower to the ... | |
| lower hind legs | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: today i had been to one of my friends stables. he has a 2 year old filly.she is jet black with no ... A: if she is short legged, then she is short legged and she will have a way of going that will ... | |
| long gap training | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: last 1 1/2 month back,one of my horses was trotting lame in the left hind. so, i put him on rest. ... A: MAKE SURE THE HORSE IS SOUND BEFORE YOU PUT HIM BACK IN TRAINING. YOU WILL HAVE TO GO SLOW TO SEE ... | |
| does trainer assigns weight | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: who assigns weights on horses? does the trainer or handicapper? ANSWER: HI THE WEIGHTS ARE GIVEN ... A: you get weight allowances. the racing secretary writes the condition book and sets all of the ... | |
| which side a sliding bit to be given | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: if suppose a horse is trying to hang in severely in the race.i meant lug in to the inside rail.to ... A: INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. WHEN USED PROPERLY WITH THE FIGURE 8 , IT WILL HELP THE HORSE RUN STRAIGHT. YOU ... | |
| whip phobea | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: one of my friends is a jockey.while riding a horse in a race,the horse was inclined to hang in,(his ... A: so if the rider hits the horse during the race, the horse will stop running and give up. you have to ... | |
| Winning a race without a whip | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: my neighbour was a jockey.in his late 1980’s , he won on a horse called KANCHEE. In the photo, I ... A: some horses do not need the whip to win and others hate to get hit at anytime in the race. AFTER ... | |
| basic training at riding club | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I’m interested in training racehorses.i don’t have an idea of ground work training.what knowledge I ... A: lots of things to learn before you think of going to the race track to get some work. good luck ... | |
| groundwork training | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: may I know what is groundwork training A: learning to walk, trot ,canter. hot walking learning about using the bit, ground driving the horse ... | |
| 100 Ways to Improve Your Horse's Schooling | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I heard about this book” 100 Ways to Improve Your Horse's Schooling”, will this book teach me about ... A: DISCIPLINE COMES WITH YOU, YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW WHEN AND HOW TO TREAT THE HORSE WHEN THERE IS A ... | |
| bolting feed | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: May I know how to overcome bolting feed in racehorses? A: put the feed tub very high up on the wall or corner so that the horse has to reach and stretch out ... | |
| Training OTTB...and purchasing | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I am about to buy a TB that has been off the track for many years but had no trainer besides in this ... A: but then again it could be because of a problem and he just doesn't feel comfortable using the right ... | |
| horse trainer | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: how long does it take to get your license at being a Thoroughbred horse trainer??and where do you ... A: you have to have experience behind you with working with race horses for awhile before you can apply ... | |
| Getting started | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: in the summer i want to get a job at a track walking hots, mucking stalls etc. but my question is ... A: well you can always go to the race track near where you live and go to the stable gate and tell the ... | |
| stinky stables | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: recently i have visited a stable, its so dirty.and flies when moving around horse head.may i know ... A: THEN PICK IT UP.YOU CAN USE LIME ON THE FLOOR TO KEEP IT SANITARY AFTER YOU CLEAN THE STALL, AND ... | |
| Race Horse | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I galoping him everyday to get him fit. Is this good are should I galop less and what kind of grain ... A: so they do not need all that much training once they are ready and fit to run. galloping between ... | |
| Coming from behind on dirt | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: ..Would like first of all to thank for your incredible job!!! I've just started getting interested ... A: i appreciate it very much. well every horse is different and i think it all depends on the horse. ... | |
| Conditioning | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have two three yr olds tht just started racing at Remington I have run them at ^ and ^ one half ... A: i think you are over training them at this point of time. too much work outs are not needed. the ... | |
| When to our two year old filly again? | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a 5% owner in a partnership of 14. We have a 2 yr old filly who won her maiden race $25K, then ... A: YOUR TRAINER SHOULD HAVE A PLAN FOR THE FILLIE AND HAVE A IDEA ABOUT WHEN TO RACE HER AGAIN. YOUR ... | |
| thoroughbred trainer | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a thoroughbred that will be 2 in April. We work with him almost everyday (Just Handling) I ... A: go to a race track near where you live and talk to some trainers as they can give you the advise ... | |
| What to look for in a good yerling/two year old | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me a bit about racing two year olds (sprinter), when is the best time to break them in, ... A: LINE DRIVING, WALK, TROT, CANTER, GALLOP, THEN THEY TURN THEM OUT TILL THEY ARE A TRUE 2 YR OLD. ... | |
| What to look for in a good yerling/two year old | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me a bit about racing two year olds (sprinter), when is the best time to break them in, ... A: a must before you even think of training them. you can always break them to the saddle and basic ... | |
| Traing and Flapping | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I am the owner of two ex racers and live in scotland uk i have just heard about flapping for the ... A: the sooner you start the sooner the horse will come around and start getting fir and ready to run. ... | |
| Traing and Flapping | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I am the owner of two ex racers and live in scotland uk i have just heard about flapping for the ... A: anyhow, you can start training the horse about 1 1/2 miles a day at a regular gallop. i do that for ... | |
| training backing up on speed | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: started form the gate in 50.2 first time from gate,second time 52.2 , third work 52.4, forth work ... A: as sometimes that will put his mind on running.also some times horses have problems in the rear end ... | |
| The other horses at the track | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering what you call the horses that accompany/pony with the actual race horses on the ... A: warm them up, keep them quiet and just relax the horse before the race. . most pony boys or girls ... | |
| starting in the business | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I am 27 years old. My mom trains dressage horses and I have raised, shown, and trained my own horses ... A: just be honest with the trainer that you will be working for and tell him what kind of experience ... | |
| Starting to race | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Is starting a horse to race in Australia, after the Melbourne Cup, a reasonable time for their first ... A: up and down hills are good too.roping in a sand ring is very good also. i have won many a race right ... | |
| Starting to race | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Is starting a horse to race in Australia, after the Melbourne Cup, a reasonable time for their first ... A: as long as they have been exrayed to make sure that the knees are closed up and not open.2 yr olds ... | |
| Running for purse only | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: When they scratch a horse at the gate and it is part of an entry the other horse runs for purse ... A: that would be a schooling or condition race. the trotter usually run those kind of races to get the ... | |
| horse timings | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Sir I am your fan from India mumbai I wanted to know a lower class horse how can give better timing ... A: the classy horse will always beat the cheaper horse and i am not sure exactly why that happens, but ... | |
| Becoming a trainer | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I am 15 and am very interested in the racing industry. I was wondering on how I can get more ... A: try for a farm that has some race horses stabled at, that way you can work with the race horses at ... | |
| speed of horses | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: How fast can thoroughbreds and quarter horses be trained to run in mph And how long can they run ... A: BUT THE THOROUGHBRED CAN RUN AT A HIGH SPEED FOR A LONGER DISTANCE. THE BREEDING HAS A LOT TO DO ... | |
| Re-entry into the game | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I am 50yrs old and have been away for awhile to work with family. I am considering taking some ... A: actual working with the horses at a farm is much better then a colleague class. i would hire a ... | |
| Re-entry into the game | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I am 50yrs old and have been away for awhile to work with family. I am considering taking some ... A: you should get a job over a guy with no experience. AFTER ALL you have already worked with horses in ... | |
| Saddle Cloths | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: In what year did US racing adopt the different colors for the different post positions over the same ... A: i started to train in the 1960's and i can remember white as the saddle cloth color, but then i can ... | |
| horses | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: . could you please tell me about a thoroughbred race horses schedule and how they are trained.. i am ... A: I HAVE TRAINED MANY HORSES AND ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. THEY HAVE A GREAT LIFE ON THE RACE TRACK. THEY ... | |
| horse training` | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: . i have 2 thoroughbred mares and the one i have had for a about a year .. she has been off racing ... A: so maybe she has a problem with her mouth . have you checked her teeth etc ?? .she might have a cut ... | |
| Horse Racing Business | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm Maddison and I have always wanted to become a race horse trainer. I was wondering, what college ... A: there is no college that i know of to go to to become a horse trainer. i worked my way up from ... | |
| Jockey and driver earnings | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Standardbred trotter and pacer winning drivers earn five percent of the winning owner's 60% of the ... A: i know that the jockeys always get 10% of the winning purse and the owner gets 60% of the purse. i ... | |
| Question for Ed Hess or anyone else | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I can see that know your stuff on horses, you even said you trained for thirty years. I currently ... A: but i am sure if you would go to the track and look to see if anyone needs any help, you would prob ... | |
| TB doesn't change leads | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Ed, This is a follow-up question. What are the reasons problems in stifle or hock would cause him ... A: then he would not want to change leads, as it would make him very uncomfortable doing so. i have had ... | |
| Racehorse will not change leads | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5yo gelding who races 5 1/2 or 6 furlong races and does not change leads. He's a decent ... A: he could have problems behind and that is why he is not changing leads for you in the race. you ... | |
| performance regress??? | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a race horse who did very well in 3 yrs old season when he come in 4 yrs old in next season ... A: worming is always a good thing to do on a Greg basis. checking their teeth is also recommended ... | |
| how to get training to be jockey | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: NARA said I dont have anoff experience with horses and I wanted to be come a jockey. I have a little ... A: THERE IS ONE SCHOOL THAT YOU MIGHT TRY OUT TO SEE IF YOU CAN ENROLL THERE. GO TO GREG MACARRION ... | |
| Thoroughbred racing | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Can only thoroughbreds run in races and why did people not want a filly to run in the Belmont ... A: fillies are not usually ruin against the males. it is a sex thing. fillies are usually not as strong ... | |
| swimming | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Does 1 minute of swimming equal to 1 mile of galloping? A: i have swam horses in between races to keep their wind in good condition, but i have never swam them ... | |
| feeding a hyper thoroughbred | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a throughbred/QH in November and she is very hyper. I need to know what not to feed her ... A: such as a basic low protien sweet feed ,say around 10%--11% . not many oats as they tend to produce ... | |
| How to Buy a Race Horse | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: Can you give advice on what a beginner should look for when buying a race horse? A: if you just go to buy a horse yourself, you might wind up buying a pig in a poke, so please take a ... | |
| Layup | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: In January I took my filly to a farm for layup hoping to bring her back after 90 days rest (12 ... A: well sometimes a change of area, feed and lack of training can change a horses attitude etc. you ... | |
| horse racing | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I race 4 years and have 2 years horses[as owner]not sure how to knew if my 4 year horse is good 4 ... A: i always gallop a horse 2 miles a day, just gallop, not a open gallop. after 30 days of galloping ... | |
| Where do I go? | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Where do i go to obtain my papers to become a licensed horse trainer? A: well ,you just don't go to get your trainers license. it is not that easy . you must first pass a ... | |
| Whip (stick) rules for jockeys and pink square | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: How soon during a race can a jockey start using the whip (stick) in a thoroughbred four and a half ... A: but i think it is 50 feet from the gate and also it may be the starters preference. i am not sure ... | |
| Leg weariness | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: We have a 5 year old mare that started racing late . She has won two races both at 5 furlongs. Her ... A: you should have your vet scope her to see if there is anything wrong in her throat. also she might ... | |
| gating | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: my question is, what would be a better way to show my horse how to come out fast a straight from ... A: well -- it is up to the horse to break from the gate, but if he or she is breaking slowly, then you ... | |
| Tb Mare w/ breathing problem. | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a tb mare that developed a breathing disorder on the track. she came off as a 3 ... A: if it is just a minor breathing problem , i am sure she will be ok for hunting and jumping, but id ... | |
| Greesy Heel | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a thoroughbred mare who has had greesy heel for 3 weeks but does not seem to be improving ... A: horses sometimes do get cracked heels from the snow and that takes time to heal. i had very good ... | |
| Assistant trainers license one more question... | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been around horses all of my life.Have been a groom since 2003.From thoroughbreds in ... A: once the trainer see's that you are a good groom, he will give you more jobs around the barn to do. ... | |
| Assistant trainers license | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been around horses all of my life.Have been a groom since 2003.From thoroughbreds in ... A: working with and around horses. the trainers test will ask you a lot of questions about the horse, ... | |
| Trainer Licence | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am new to the state of Utah and I was wondering are you required to have a trainers licence to ... A: to train other peoples horses other then thoroughbred horses, you may not need a license. you can go ... | |
| Trainers compensation | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I understand the 10% winnings across the board, but I thought they get paid on a monthly or daily ... A: yes the trainer charges a fee for each day which covers the feed, training, galloping , barn care ... | |
| Thoroughbred Training | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I am the owner of an 8 yr old ottb mare. She is very smart and learns quickly in the round pen but ... A: but contact a physic and have him or her come to the farm and read the horse for you. they can tell ... | |
| breathing during race | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old filly with some potential. She raced yesterday in a 1300mtr race.She jumped very ... A: does she run with a tongue tie?? sometime that will help her breath much better. if she is holding ... | |
| racehorse | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: i want some thing for my horse to breath properly.thankyou A: i am not sure what you mean by that?? you would have to have him or her vet checked ,to find out why ... | |
| a real good horse just would not run strait? | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Yes years ago I purchases a real nice horse but could not keep him from running through the rail, ... A: we always looked for sore teeth, a sore in the mouth and also lameness which would cause him to try ... | |
| Breeding Question | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I recently took an older TB mare on trade for a nutty quarter horse that wasn't fitting into my ... A: you could always look her up . the Kentucky blood horse would have her records to see if she had any ... | |
| advice on galloping | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: hey ed . i have just been reading a reply you had sent somebody a while go .. quoting . GALLOPING ... A: if the horse ran 4th first time out he should improve. i gallop horses but not open gallop just a ... | |
| nervous horse | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: i own a race horse who gets very nervous. Would a little wine or beer added to his feed help settle ... A: there are some things you can buy at the tack store for a nervous horse, such as calm and cool or a ... | |
| ex-racehorse only jigs when in group or headed home | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I have owned my TB almost 3 years. We trail ride only and play "parelli" games on the ground. He ... A: and walking and jogging and galloping was a everyday affair to him at the race track. he will always ... | |
| about Dubai | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: regarding to your answer about Dubai earlier. The events and competitions in Dubai that mostly ... A: i do think the sheik over there has a excellent breeding program going on for some time now and will ... | |
| Dubai; no1 in raccehorse industry? | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: just got your ans from my long list of questions. about Dubai that you said "right now at this time ... A: they are building communities for older rich people to retire in.alos lot of international co. are ... | |
| general questions | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: i'm working on group project and would like to know some general information as follow...... General ... A: well i will answer the ones i can for you 1.---hi i think to make sure that the horse that are ... | |
| Blood | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: We race thoroughbred horses and we have noticed that when there hermaticrit levels were above 40 ... A: he or she will have advise on what to give the horse for the blood count. yes there are jugs that do ... | |
| horseracing preperation | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: . some more advice please.. I am 3 weeks away from running my horse... what advice would you ... A: if they love to gallop and work then a work out 48 hrs out is a good idea. if they are a a hard to ... | |
| rescued thorobred thin | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Snickers is a rescued thorobred. He is thin however, He is 16.2 hands and weighs about 950 #'s His ... A: i would add whole corn to his diet. there is probably corn in your horse feed already, but probably ... | |
| rescued thorobred thin | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Snickers is a rescued thorobred. He is thin however, He is 16.2 hands and weighs about 950 #'s His ... A: if you had a vet check, and his teeth floated ,then a good feeding program will bring him around. i ... | |
| advice on galloping | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: hey ed . i have just been reading a reply you had sent somebody a while go .. quoting . GALLOPING ... A: then you decide to put some fast work outs in the horse . like a 3 furlong work out , either from ... | |
| advice on galloping | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: hey ed . i have just been reading a reply you had sent somebody a while go .. quoting . GALLOPING ... A: just a good gallop. you don't want to sour up a horse by open galloping him or her all the time. i ... | |
| urgent filly race stakes | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Pat kaut this saturday works 7 furlong its very tired, 30 september she will race a stakes in 7 ... A: maybe the 7 fur is a bit too long for her to run. ok, a slow 1 1/2 mile gallop each day ,if she is ... | |
| urgent filly race stakes | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: Pat kaut this saturday works 7 furlong its very tired, 30 september she will race a stakes in 7 ... A: have you checked her breathing??? not knowing your fillie. it would be hard to tell you why she is ... | |
| ex racehorse mare | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: i recently purchased a Thoroughbred mare named chanson de soleil she got off racing in 2000 and had ... A: it had some beet pulp etc. just ask your feed store if they have anything like that. they will tell ... | |
| ex racehorse mare | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: i recently purchased a Thoroughbred mare named chanson de soleil she got off racing in 2000 and had ... A: so she will always have that urge to race, AFTER ALL she was born to run !! you can watch the amount ... | |
| Horse trainers | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a horse 6 yrs old, winner of over $350,000 I would like to make a change in trainers. Current ... A: well you will have to go to your present trainer and tell him that you are going to change trainers ... | |
| My Thoroughbred | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: Ed: I purchased a 12 yr old thoroughbred that was pulled from the track after an injury 8 years ago ... A: when had the horses on the farm resting, i would turn them out all day and bring them in and feed ... | |
| SWIMMING 2 YR OLDS | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: ED, DO YOU THINK SWIMMING A TWO YEAR OLD FILLY INTO 3/8TH MILE SHAPE IS BETTER THAN JUST WORKING ... A: i have taken older sore horses and have put them in a swimming poodle to get them fit without the ... | |
| Starting a young one | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a coming 2 yr old that is by a Son of Secretariat and out of a Marquetry daughter. He is ... A: you might decide to send him to a very well known training center, with a great reputation for ... | |
| i don't know where his tattoo # is on his papers... | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: i know this must seem like a stupid question, but i recently got an OTTB, and i can't figure out ... A: usually there are no letters and then some numbers. it should be very clear on the foal paapers ... | |
| horse racing | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: first of i have the horses and barn and roundpin. all i need to now is if its the right horse and ... A: he will have to have some gate works and get a starting gate card in order to start in a race. i ... | |
| want to learn more on being a jockey | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: how old is to old to be a jockey for racing horses when I was in high scool I was a jockey and loved ... A: but i think you would be better off going to a horse training farm and learn to exercise horses. ... | |
| entering a race | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing a play where a character grew up on a horse farm. I need an anectdote where he describes ... A: you go to the condition book for the track you are racing at and look for the day you want to run . ... | |
| ponying | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: A race track just opened near our house..and I have always had this idea that ponying would be a ... A: learning to pony race horses. trainers always need pony boys and girls to pony the race horses that ... | |
| Kentucky Derby, Preakness, Belmont question | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: Just wondering.. Why are the horses who are in the Kentucky Derby not in the Preakness, except for ... A: it is always up to the trainer and owners to decide where and when to run their horses next. so ,if ... | |
| weight.. | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: . i am a track rider and i am around 100kg.. in your opinion do you thing this would be improving ... A: well i have used exercise boys weighing up to 175lbs and as long as the horses were sound , i could ... | |
| OTTB Re-training | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I am currently riding an extremely friendly ottb. This gelding tries his hardest when riding and can ... A: IT WAS IN NEW ENGLAND AND UP AND DOWN THE EASTERN SEABOARD . I DO NOT RECOGNIZE AND OF THE NAMES ... | |
| OTTB Re-training | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I am currently riding an extremely friendly ottb. This gelding tries his hardest when riding and can ... A: you could add full cup blinkers to keep from seeing too much and also you can stuff his ears with ... | |
| SOLE PROPRIETOR OR PARTNERSHIP | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: ED, I HAVE A 2YR OLD COLT, GETTING CLOSE TO RACE. IF I HAVE SOME FRIENDS PUT UP A LITTLE MONEY TO ... A: especially with the racing commission. even though it is a lot of paper work etc. everyone ... | |
| horse racing | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: A: there is a lot to learn about how to train a race horse to race. it would take about 3 months of ... | |
| valuation | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: i would like to have a rough estimate for a foal. i am currently a part owner of a mare named, ... A: you can look up the mare and see if she has produced any other foals that have made the races and ... | |
| is it the sire or the dam? | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: My filly has a strong sire line and a so so dam line - do you have an opinion about whether or not a ... A: when i would look to buy a 2 yr old ,i would always look at the dams produce record, to see how many ... | |
| starting on farm getting to track | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: I have ben a breeder of show horses for over 20 years, but I am new (6Yrs.)to race horses. I ... A: 30 days of galloping about 1 MILE to 1 1/2 MILE a day. then another 30 days of galloping with a ... | |
| horse readers | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: Ive been going thru the questions you answer. You refer to psychics or readers. Can you tell me more ... A: JUST LOOK IN THE ADS TILL YOU COME UP WITH ONE IN YOUR AREA THEN YOU CAN CALL THEM AND TELL THEM ... | |
| exercise Jockey | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I have been riding Saddlebreds for years, but I am sort of interested in Thoughbreds. Is there any ... A: AS LONG AS YOU HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE RIDING HORSES BEFORE , WHICH YOU DO HAVE. THERE ARE MANY ... | |
| Papers | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I have horses that have been born at home how do I get any papers of proof of ownership? If I buy a ... A: go online and send them a e-mail TO SEE ABOUT THE PAPERS. if you buy a horse you WILL need a bill ... | |
| Horseracing | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old that has raced twice 6 furlongs in maiden spec weight. Both races were the same ... A: one could be he is bleeding, but you can scope him to see if there is any blood in his lungs, or if ... | |
| Retraining an OTTB | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: Basiclly 3 months ago I bought myself an OTTB and have been in the process of retraining him but the ... A: THEN HE WILL HAVE HIS MIND ALREADY SET ON CERTAIN THINGS. IT WAS GOOD THAT YOU DID CHECK HIS TEETH ... | |
| Prime age for race horses | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: We are thinking of buying my 88 year old father a share in a race horse for a year. I know ... A: so people have a tendency to buy 2 yr olds to race, but a 2 yr old comes up with a lot of problems, ... | |
| 4 year old with back injury? | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: my new farrier pointed out to me today that my horse may have an old injury from her racing days ... A: there are so many things it could be ,and it might be hard to pin point the injury, but. i always ... | |
| Is my horse ready for a 6 furlong race. | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a two year old in training . He has 125 days of galloping 1.5 and 2 miles a day over the ... A: i had a big 2 yr old who was a very lazy colt and he needed a 3/4 mile work before he ran the 6 fur ... | |
| Rider Exercises | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: Howdy Ed! First, let me thank you for your time and knowledge you and others share on this site. ... A: but reg work with the horses, galloping every day and using your leg mussels will also help keep you ... | |
| Trainers license | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: How does one go about getting a trainers license in NY state? Thank you. A: you should have at least a couple years of experience before you try to take the test. work for a ... | |
| Stumbles in gallop, not breezes | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: My 2 yo filly recently stumbled and fell during a routine gallop. She was not injured. Her works ... A: just a off and on thing with some horses. you can always have the vet check her back end out, to ... | |
| lasix and workouts | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Ed, We have just claimed a horse for the second time. We have a question regarding the the use of ... A: as it can dehydrate the horse . lasix is a racing medication that is used to prevent bleeding and ... | |
| lasix and workouts | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Ed, We have just claimed a horse for the second time. We have a question regarding the the use of ... A: unless you are worried about the horse bleeding during the actual worlout. you will use lasix on the ... | |
| BULGING SHINS | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY A 2 YR OLD MALE AS A RACE HORSE. HE HAS LARGE BUMPS ON HIS ANKLES. THE OWNER ... A: but your questions asks me about a bump on his ankle???. if he has a bump or bumps on each shin, ... | |
| pros of horse racing | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I'm a senior at my high school and working on a project that must be debatable! I chose "Horse ... A: i have trained and been around race horses and the thoroughbred business for over 30 years and have ... | |
| injuries | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: What kind of injuries are associated with starting race horses too young? A: THEY MUST BE COMPLETELY CLOSED BEFORE YOU PUT THEM INTO TRAINING.WIND PROBLEMS, BUCKED SHINS , ... | |
| bone chip | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a chance to purchase a thoroughbred horse that has a bone chip. It is a horse will come from ... A: your vet will be able to tell you as soon as he see's the x-rays. i have had plenty of race horses ... | |
| mucous in lungs | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old thoroughbred mare who ran a cracker first time out this year and finished ... A: we would put them on bactrim. 20 pills a day for 5 days until the 100 pills were given to the ... | |
| question about purse money | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: i am writing a report on thoroughbred horse racing for a class and i was wondering about purse ... A: THE PURSE IS DIVIDED UP FOR THE FIRST 6 FINISHERS. SOMETHING LIKE 60% FOR FIRST , 20% FOR ... | |
| Ex racehorse-kicking | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old Thoroughbred that raced until he was 5. He has a number of 'quirks' including ... A: it comes in a syringe type container. you give it to the horse a couple of hours before you intend ... | |
| Horse Problem | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old colt that has shown alot of promise. He had 2 starts as a 2 yr old both in the ... A: sometimes that will help, then again if you have used full cup blinkers on him and he is doing what ... | |
| horse problem | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: here in locally meets and when he leaves the gates he thows his head up and run that way down the ... A: if all else fails then have a physic come to your barn and read the horse for you. they can find ... | |
| swimming tb's | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: Would you say that swimming a tb for about 5 to six minutes helps in the conditioning, and how often ... A: but if you swim a horse a lot and do not gallop him or her ,then the horse is not going to run well. ... | |
| bowed tendon | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I just recently got a 3 year old thoroughbred that is off the track. he bowed his tendon last year, ... A: I HAVE HAD MANY BOWED HORSES AND RACED THEM WITH MUCH LUCK. A LOW BOW IS THE BEST ONE TO HAVE, AS IT ... | |
| Picking and choosing race entries | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: Ive recently become interested in horse racing in the UK and like to think that iv acquired a decent ... A: like a turf race over a dirt race and then weather the horse likes the off going etc. then they look ... | |
| saucer fracture | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Hess i have a fillie that just turn three year old and she develop a backed shins three months ... A: as for your new question----well the saucer fracture is actually in the shin bone, thus when a horse ... | |
| saucer fracture | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Hess i have a fillie that just turn three year old and she develop a backed shins three months ... A: in the past years when i raced at the race tracks and we had a horse with a saucer fracture, we ... | |
| Stumbling out of gate | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: We purchased a 3 year old thoroughbred in Feb of this year. He has been racing since Nov 06. After ... A: your horse was racing when your trainer noticed some lameness,then you had his knees operated on and ... | |
| Stumbling out of gate | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: We purchased a 3 year old thoroughbred in Feb of this year. He has been racing since Nov 06. After ... A: you could again have him checked by a vet for the back end problems, that could cause him to stubble ... | |
| Ex-Racehorse search | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm thinking about picking up another ex racehorse for retraining but have moved to Vancouver, ... A: and ask if anyone has a race horse for sale at this time. i am sure you will find a horse for sale, ... | |
| Buying a Thoroughbred | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: I have just bought a 6 year old mare, just off the track. I want to 'Try' bring it around to my way ... A: well any horse you buy, most likely has it's own personality by now. she is already trained to ... | |
| crosscantering | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: my two year old is cross cantering at the track have shoes on........do you have any reasons or ... A: PROB NEEDS TO GET MORE TRAINING AS HE OR SHE WILL GET BETTER WITH THE LONG SLOW GALLOPS ETC. THE ... | |
| Race horses | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: How old does a horse have to be before it can race? In good health, how long can they race? What is ... A: i had horses racing ae 13 yrs of age in very good health. we had a pony who worked on the race track ... | |
| Bloodhorse | 6/12/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a horse, but I don't know primary area of activity, or what it does best. I was ... A: well i hope you are talking about a thoroughbred horse, but anyhow--there are blood stock books that ... | |
| Racehorses Right Lead | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: A commentator on TV discussing a race said that the right lead is faster than the left coming down ... A: as a trainer i have never been told that one lead is faster then the other by anyone. i know the ... | |
| horses | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: how do i become a rider A: AFTER SOME TIME OF RIDING YOU SHOULD GO TO A HORSE FARM THAT BREAKS AND TRAINS THE RACE HORSES AND ... | |
| Finding a licensed groom | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I have been a thoroughbred racehorse owner for almost 6 years. Recently, I passed my trainers exam ... A: then i would expect you to do all of the work on the horse. if and when you get ready to run the ... | |
| Buck Shin and Saucer Fracture | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought into a syndicate for a 2 year old thoroughbred. It is my first purchase and my ... A: well a saucer fracture is not a good fracture as it can continue off in any direction and cause a ... | |
| preparation of racehorse for trainer | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: we are training horses of diferent kinds with 20 years of experience but now for the first time have ... A: WELL AS LONG AS THE HORSE IS GOING TO THE RACE HORSE TRAINER, THE TRAINER WILL WANT TO TRAIN THE ... | |
| preparation of racehorse for trainer | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: we are training horses of diferent kinds with 20 years of experience but now for the first time have ... A: HORSES AT THE TRACK WALK EVERY DAY AFTER THEY GALLOP AND COOL THEM OUT FOR 30 MINS. TRAIN HIM TO ... | |
| Lead changes | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I read a reply to a question about leads. But I still don't know what is being changed when a horse ... A: he leaves the starting gate on hid right lead then when the turn come up, he changes to the left ... | |
| Injured Horse | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: love your website. We claimed a thoroughbred about a year ago. He was 6 years old at the time of ... A: you should have your vet examine the horse before you think of putting him back into training, that ... | |
| 2 y/o colt w/o open knees. | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I've invested in a 2 y/o colt nicely breed on both sides. At this point in time, he's a young 2. I ... A: i would not think of racing him if his knees are not completely closed. remember that open knees ... | |
| Considering a partnership | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I am considering investing in racehorse partnerships and am looking for advice regarding what to ... A: but that is just my advise. if you really want to own a trace horse then buy one for yourself and ... | |
| rude racer | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a very rude tb gelding off the track. he is a real looker but a real monster when it ... A: i would treat him with lots of kindness and plenty of treats. every time you do anything with him ... | |
| Starting Gate | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3yo filly who has potential but has a problem coming out of the gate and coming out ... A: i have never seen or heard of one. i always would change to or from blinkers to see if that would ... | |
| training | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: BROKE, CONDITIONING CAN YOU ANSWER MY QUESTION PLEASE A: if the horse has never raced then he wil have to have a lot of training to be sure he knows what to ... | |
| Traditional racehorse conditioning/training | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: What are some of the traditional conditioning/training methods that are used for a racehorse? A: start by training at least 3 months before a race 30 days of galloping then 30 days of galloping but ... | |
| Training a Horse | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a year old Quarter/Throughbred horse that I want to train for races. The colt is very gentle ... A: you can break him to the saddle ,bridle and teach him to long line or ground drive to get use to the ... | |
| race horse questions | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: My name Is Emily. I would like to know how to get started with the horse racing bisiness? I would ... A: well to get started in the race horse buisness you will have a undying love for the horse. if you ... | |
| Starting gate training | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: How do you train a horse to go into, behave in, and depart correctly from the starting gate? My ... A: well most horses do accept the starting gate with little or no problem. he or she will have to have ... | |
| Should I keep a foal to race? | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I breed TBs and have a filly who is by Rayja Sabha out of I'm a Plum Cake. The sire has good ... A: well i have trained horses for over 30 years now and have never bred any horses myself. i do know ... | |
| Standardbred Race Horses | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: I recently rescued a 4yr old Standardbred Race Horse. What type of training techniques are used to ... A: AS I WAS A THORUGHBRED HORSE TRAINER FOR OVER 30 YEARS, BUT THEY TRAIN MUCH MORE THEN WE DO A ... | |
| Training the Profession | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: Hess, I am a teenager currently raising racing thoroughbreds. I love it, these horse are my ... A: you already sound very positive in becoming a professional horse trainer to me. it is a labor of ... | |
| University | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: Were can i get a degree in thoughbred training/ racing? A: there are schools that you can a degree in horemanship, or get a license in teaching riding etc. if ... | |
| lead | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: How can you tell when a horse changes lead? I have heard that if they don't change lead that it ... A: every horse does change his or hers leads during a race. they always start off on the right lead ... | |
| Race | 9/11/2006 |
| Q: Have ran Filly 6-6.5 furlongs finishing 5th....comes like a train at the end of each race. Works ... A: IF THEY WORK WELL IN THE AM AND RUN FROM OFF THE PACVE IN THHE AFTERNOON THEN I WOULD LOOK FOR A ... | |
| throughbred training | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old maiden mare here in CA. she ran 7 furlongs on 8/25 and ran a great race ... A: i had a fillie that neede all the training to get her to run and had another fillie that didn't take ... | |
| buying a race horse | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: when buying a 2 year old horse to have trained for the races what are key things to know before ... A: then look at his knees, make sure they are closed, because if you train a 2 yr old with open knees, ... | |
| Barrel Racing | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: I realize you are an expert of training race horses and this may not be something you are involved ... A: YOU MAY WANT TO HAVE A TOOTH FERRY CHECK HIS TEETH FOR YOU. HE MIGHT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A TOOTH AND ... | |
| training a young horse | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: last year i broke in my own appaloosa and he is going resonably well. i worked at a few racing ... A: as long as he or she is broke to walk trot and canter and gallop, then the trainer can start ... | |
| sesamoid ligament | 7/28/2006 |
| Q: can a trotting horse fully recover from a strained sesamoid ligament with a descent spell A: if the problem is in the back leg, it seems to heal better . if it is in the front leg then it is ... | |
| About racing shoes | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: Hess: When did aluminum racing plates start in general use versus steel plates? Also, how much ... A: i used steel shoes on a horse with shelley feet and aluminum on all others. the steel shoes do weigh ... | |
| Barrel Racing | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a great horse and a good friend that is willing to teach me to barrel race. She says that the ... A: i am sure you will be ok for the compition in oct. you will just have to go and get on that horse ... | |
| feeding a thoroughbred horse | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: i just got a thoroughbred horse a couple days ago and i am not sure what kind of feed it needs..the ... A: IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO HAVE A VET LOOK AT HER FIRST,JUST INCASE SHE HAS SOMETHING REALY WRONG WITH ... | |
| getting training experience | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: I have a small stable in North Carolina and have been a Dressage instructor, breeder, competitor for ... A: if you can go to a race track near you and find a trainer that needs a good assistant then that is ... | |
| Ponying | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: I want to pony at my local race track and Im pretty sure that i have the riding capabilities, but ... A: well you have to have a nice easy going horse to use. they have to put up with a lot of abuse from ... | |
| Finishing a colt | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: I have trained jumpers and am new to the racing world. I am conditioning a 2yr old filly and have ... A: ! i always paint their shins with a good iodine paint to keep then sound. also the teeth might be ... | |
| colleges | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: What would be a good college I could go to, to learn on how to become a good horse jockey? I would ... A: YOU WOULD HAVE TO START BY TAKING RIDING LESSONS AND LEARN HOW TO HANDLE THE REINS AND HOW TO KEEP ... | |
| Horse Racing | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. Ok. I want to become a outrider or a pony person you know ... A: your pony will have to take a lot of abuse from the race horses, pushing him around, poss biting ... | |
| What happens when a horse fails a drug test? | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: If a winner's urine test comes up positive for a drug, what happens next? Is the trainer called to a ... A: then the trainer will get suspended for a period of time and he or she may have to also pay a fine. ... | |
| how to get started | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: I am very new to the sport in general and I really want to get start in it. How do I go about ... A: I WILL START BY SAYING THAT MY COMPUTER IS NOT TAKING THE WEB BROWSER SO THAT IS WHY I AM LATE ... | |
| run for purse money only | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: what causes a situation where there is a horse in a race but there is no betting on him, he is only ... A: WELL I HAVE BEEN AROUND RACE TRACKS FOR MANY YEARS AND HAVE NEVER SEEN WHAT YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT.IF ... | |
| 2 yr thoroughbred height | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: I have a 2yr old T/BRED AND HE IS FLAT BRED I WAS WONDERING WHAT WOULD THE AVERAGE SIZE FOR A 2YR ... A: is ,are there knee's completly closed ???? then and only then would i ever even think of puting ... | |
| I read your answer to the... | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: I read your answer to the question of "Lead Changes" dated 11/25/2005. Where a horse starts off on ... A: they always stat off the race on their tight lead. if a horse is on his or hers left lead going into ... | |
| training fees | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: It's a long ugly story. I am trying to find out how to determine the expenses for training at least ... A: galloping ,leg work, walking, grooming . the onwner had to pay extra for the shoeing--- all vet ... | |
| Injuries | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: I am doing my masters degree in Veterinary physiotherapy. I am a South African physio currently ... A: race horses get a number of injuries that the dogs do not get. a bad conformation horse may race and ... | |
| lead changes | 3/11/2006 |
| Q: A while back you answered a question on lead changes in race horses. You mentioned that many horses ... A: we start them out in pairs or groups to teach them the closeness in bumping and getting jostled ... | |
| new to racing | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: So, do they tend to spook while they are galloping? or are they usually too busy running? I know ... A: if you ride 2 year old you will have a lot of problems with them as they are babies and will have to ... | |
| new to racing | 2/19/2006 |
| Q: I am 21 and been riding show horses since I was 7. I consider myself a well experienced rider in the ... A: being a exercise rider on a thourghbred race horse is like night day . especially breaking and ... | |
| stud chasing pregnant mare | 2/11/2006 |
| Q: I HAVE A FOUR YEAR OLD STUD THAT HAS BEEN IN A PEN NOT FAR FROM MY MARE THAT SHOULD FOAL WITHIN A ... A: well i haven't had too many studs ,unless they were stabled at the race track in training to race , ... | |
| Hip problem | 2/9/2006 |
| Q: We have a 21 yr old Standardbred gelding, never raced up until a year ago he was sound. Don't know ... A: THERE IS A MUSSEL THAT IS ON THE SIDE OF THE HIP IN THE CENTER THE VET WILL KNOW WHICH ONE IT IS ... | |
| Horse breeding | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: In your professional onpinion which of the mating inducing supplements has the minimum ocurrence of ... A: THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF THINGS YOUR VET CAN DO TO BRING A MARE INTO HEAT ETC. AND YOU CAN HAVE YOUR ... | |
| Lead Changes | 11/25/2005 |
| Q: I asked this question a couple of years ago and the answer is no longer available. I think you told ... A: . they always start off on the right lead then when they go into the turn . they have to go onto ... | |
| what percentage do jocks and trainers get? | 11/23/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Hess, I have always wondered how jockeys and trainers were paid. Is it percentage based or set ... A: jockeys also work on %10 on the win only then they get a set fee for riding 2nd--3rd-- hope that ... | |
| equine question...racetrack conditions | 11/21/2004 |
| Q: I am sorry to bother you again, but I have another inquiry to make. What is the main factor that ... A: a lot of times the horse will change his lead at the wrong time in the race causing more presure on ... | |
| equine question...racetrack conditions | 11/20/2004 |
| Q: I am currently doing a research project, and I need some answers from experts. Thank you if you are ... A: I HAVE TRAINED FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND HAVE HAD SOME HORSES BREAK DOWN ON ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT ... | |
| Dear Ed.Iwould like to know... | 10/21/2004 |
| Q: Iwould like to know if in your opinion that racehorses trained at a training center are at a ... A: i have also trained out of my back yard , out of a 60 foot sand roping ring. it really depends on ... | |
| Becoming a trainer | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: I'm sorry I keep e-mailing you but I have so many questions I keep thinking of later and nobody else ... A: WELL I KNEW A FEW TRAINERS THAT KEPT THERE HORSES AT A FARM I WORKED ON IN THE WINTER. THEY LAID UP ... | |
| Becoming a trainer | 8/23/2004 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup Question - Ed, Thank you for answering my question about ... A: and you won't get too much experience in the 4 year college course. you have to do it on your own ... | |
| Becoming a trainer | 8/22/2004 |
| Q: I am a student in high school and I really love training my 2 year old morgan cross. I have always ... A: you will have your get your education by going to the race track and getting a job walking horses, ... | |
| Changing the Lead & Saving Ground | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: Two commonly used terms neither of which are clear to me are "Changing the lead" and "Saving ... A: when they break from the gate, the horse should be on it's right lead, when they make the turn for ... | |
| Stewart Elliot riding at Belmont '04 | 6/6/2004 |
| Q: When Smarty Jones slowed down near the end of the final straight-away, he also turned his head a bit ... A: he prob did it for the horses benefit. he knows that horse good so he peob did that for a reason. ... | |
| getting into the business | 6/2/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Hess, I have a great love of horses and have always wanted to be a thoroughbred trainer. How ... A: thn you will become a trainer no matter how or what it takes to be one. i would find work wit a ... | |
| FINDING A TRAINER WHO WILL ALSO BE PART OWNER | 5/28/2004 |
| Q: HOW CAN I FIND A TRAINER WHO WILL ALSO BE 1/2 OWNER? TO ME IT SEEMS IF THE TRAINER IS PART OWNER ... A: as a trainer i much prefer to train for the owners, and not to get involved in a percentage in the ... | |
| training | 5/3/2004 |
| Q: mr hess, i have talked to you before and you had told me that you need to have a good schedual for ... A: but i work the horse every week starting at 3/8 mile work-- next week-- then a 1.2 mile work next ... | |
| Jockey's Riding Technique | 5/2/2004 |
| Q: Question on the Kentucky Derby - the jockey on Smarty Jones at the end of the race was really moving ... A: he was scrubbing , what i mean is that he was pushing the horse to his full stride lots of jockeys ... | |
| Off the track racer horse breaking habits | 4/30/2004 |
| Q: Three weeks ago I purchased a horse off the track who had spent the past 10 months in his stall ... A: i alwyas have te too ferry do my horses every 6 months, because of caps, wolf teeth etc. he may ... | |
| training thoroughbreds | 4/18/2004 |
| Q: Mr Hess, my name is amanda welch and iam doing a term paper on the history of horse racing. I ... A: WELL I CAN GIVE YOU A FEW POINTERS , BUT THERE IS A LOT TO TRAINING HORSES TO REMEMBER. THERE HAS TO ... | |
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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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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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