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| youngster horse fear | 11/6/2009 |
Q: i'm rohit. my home is opposite to the racetrack. i have got a better view. today there was a gate ...
A: It does sound as though the youngster needs more gate schooling, and more relaxed handlers in order ...
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| Claiming Races | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Why would someone enter a horse they did not want to lose into a claiming race?
A: Deborah, Horse racing is a business, not a hobby, and there is a saying in the business, "keep ...
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| Claiming Race | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I have read your answer on claiming races but still think I'm missing something (since I know ...
A: Andrea, There are no fees to run in a claiming race, other than paying your jockey. The only races ...
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| Training racehorse | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I note past questions on Bute (butazolidine) and Lasix (frusemide)- to reduce the likelihood of lung ...
A: I am not a veterinarian, but based on my own experience, I don't believe that bleeding is any more ...
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| training license | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I have read a couple of your answers about getting a trainers license. I will look into those in the ...
A: I don't know of any apprenticeship programs in the USA, but you should definitely have a good deal ...
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| Racing/Licence USA | 9/2/2009 |
Q: England) and desperately wants to ride/race in the U.S. Do you have any advice on how she can get ...
A: Many UK trainers have contacts with trainers here in the States. Your daughter might try asking the ...
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| Claims Race...AGAIN! | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I just watched "Jockeys" and read your response, but I still don't understand why someone would put ...
A: Susan, I don't watch a lot of TV, which includes the series "Jockeys", so I'm not really sure who ...
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| getting into the horse racing industry | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have been rodeoing since I was four and am 17 and a senior this year. I am going to Rogers State ...
A: Loryn, Just look around at the trainer's operation, and see if you are cmfortable there, or would ...
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| getting into the horse racing industry | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have been rodeoing since I was four and am 17 and a senior this year. I am going to Rogers State ...
A: Loryn, I applaud your desire to get an education before pursuing your dream. A good education is ...
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| Race horses | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Do ex race horses make decent pleasure riding horses , my wife and I would like to get a couple of ...
A: Ken, Ex-racehorses often make excellent pleasure mounts, but seldom are they suited for a beginner, ...
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| Where to find a good broodmare | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I was wondering where is a good place to find a good mare that had a decent career at the track? all ...
A: Rachel, You have a couple of options for finding a good broodmare. You can keep track of mares that ...
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| Claiming races | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I am a little confused on claiming races. If you put the money up before the race for a horse, ...
A: Stephen, Claiming can be confusing, so I'll try and explain without muddying the waters further. ...
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| Horse Racing | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Are horses at their peak at 3 years old, or will they run faster as they age a little more?
A: Mike, It just depends on the individual. Speed is related to training and general health as well ...
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| Whip rules in the Kentucky Derby | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Kent Desormeaux said that he harnessed the speed of Hold Me Back in his previous races and that he ...
A: Dennis, Kent could have used the whip right out of the gate, but you will almost never see that ...
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| how to get enrolled being a jockey | 5/5/2009 |
Q: im 4"11 weigh about 120lbs and im 31 years old.my grandpa was a jockey and on the old magazine he ...
A: Miguel, At 31, you are starting a bit late, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it can't be ...
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| purse | 4/30/2009 |
Q: How is the "purse" of a race funded? I believe the purse used to be a stakes fee that each owner ...
A: Lary, Thanks for the kind words! Here in the USA, purses are mainly funded by track revenue, which ...
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| Best Advice for Beginners | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what is your best advice for someone just starting to get into horse racing.
A: Elyssa, The absolute best advice that I can give a beginner is to learn everything that you can, ...
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| winning horse pictures | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have moved to the U.K.but I lost all my winning photos from all the races my horsers ever won in ...
A: Jenna, Finding all of those photos again could prove to be difficult, but depending on how old they ...
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| Triple Crown/Breeder's Cup | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I was just confused on something. I know about the Triple Crown, and I thought that was the biggest ...
A: Danielle, That is a hard question to answer, because it is a matter of individual preference, but ...
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| becoming an exercise rider | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am interested in becoming an exercise rider. How do you break into the field? Is there an age ...
A: Amy, Basically to become an exercise rider, you just have to find someone willing to put you up on ...
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| stall rest | 2/7/2009 |
Q: Can you define "stall rest" We just put our horse to a farm to rest after a long year of racing. we ...
A: John, The term "stall rest" is generally used to mean that the horse is confined to the stall, ...
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| Pony Horse | 1/31/2009 |
Q: Where would one purchase an experienced pony horse? Besides a stout gelding, what other advice ...
A: The best place to look for a pony horse is the bulletin board of the local racetrack. You can also ...
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| Kentucky Derby post positions | 1/27/2009 |
Q: A lot is made of the post position finishes in the derby. I think I remember that the higher post ...
A: Stewart, I believe that you are confusing the wagering "field" with the outer post positions. The ...
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| Getting a trainers licence | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I am an owner for near two years and I really want to get a trainers license what do I need to do ...
A: Neil, Many states require you to be licensed as an assistant trainer for a period of time before ...
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| different bits for horses | 12/11/2008 |
Q: At what age should the knees be totally closed? We had a three year old, whos knees weren't closed ...
A: Sandra, Briefly, a D-bit is just a standard basic bit for a horse that listens and responds well to ...
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| closing knees on young thoroughbreds | 12/8/2008 |
Q: At what age should the knees be totally closed? We had a three year old, whos knees weren't closed ...
A: Sandra, Horse's knees close at their own rate, just as people grow at their own pace. Usually, a ...
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| Training Licence | 12/3/2008 |
Q: and eventually own and manage my own racing stable. But I have know clue where to start. What do i ...
A: Macayla, I would suggest that you get a job as a hotwalker or groom at a local farm or racetrack, ...
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| Adopting ex racer | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I would like to adopt and ex-racer. Do these guys ever slow down? I plan on going through ...
A: Rachael, It just depends on the individual horse. Thoroughbreds (and all horses) are just as ...
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| breeding race horses | 11/30/2008 |
Q: her registered name is chanson de soleil. she has been breed 7 times and have 6 live foals. her 3rd ...
A: Alex, While I'm sure that Chanson de Soleil is a lovely riding horse, that is really all she is ...
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| Breeding and horse racing | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Are Thoroughbred breeding practices a major cause of racehorse injuries (breakdowns on the track)?
A: Anne, As in any type of animal, or any breed of horse, poor breeding practices can cause a ...
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| trainer/jockey | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I have had a passion for 45 years to ride. My folks were against it. I road through my grammer years ...
A: Elizabeth, While I applaud your goal, you have to realize that you're embarking on a very difficult ...
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| training | 10/17/2008 |
Q: irecently purchased a tb yearling.what training can i do myself to prepare him before he goes to a ...
A: Anything that you can teach him now will save time and aggravation later. Break him to lead well, ...
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| Secretariat towel | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I am outfitting him as Secretariat for our Halloween party. I am using the 1973 Derby win as my ...
A: Cheryl, The saddle towel was indeed black, and he ran as the number 1A. I don't know where you ...
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| horse trainer | 9/30/2008 |
Q: i used to be prominently involved in thoroughbred horse racing.starting as a groom and graduating to ...
A: Mark, I understand completely. Horse racing just gets in your blood, doesn't it? Since you don't ...
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| Trainers License | 9/19/2008 |
Q: What must i do to get a throughbreds training license.i am 65 and my dream is to become a trainer ...
A: Ernest, Different states have different requirements for obtaining a trainer's license. I suggest ...
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| I want to know more about my horse | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I just got an OTTB this past Sunday from a girl how works with the trainers at Canterbury Park in ...
A: Jill, Dosage is a system developed by Dr. Steve Romans for estimating the distance and speed ...
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| How I can get a trainers License | 9/16/2008 |
Q: what is the steps to for me to get a thoroughbred trainers license in new york.
A: Durjodhan, The first step is to contact the stewards at the nearest open New York racetrack, and ...
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| Getting started in the race horse industry | 9/6/2008 |
Q: obviously i cant guarantee the foal but i was thinking that if i found the right sire i might have a ...
A: Darcy, In my personal opinion, breeding this mare for a racing foal would not be a worthwhile ...
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| exercise rider license | 8/30/2008 |
Q: There is a 16 year old hotwalker at Saratoga Racetrack who wants to get her exercise rider license ...
A: Shelley, Yes, the stewards send potential exercise riders to ride before the head outrider, who ...
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| A HORSE | 8/28/2008 |
Q: There is a horse that my trainer owns named Stormy. He apparently was a race horse but ended up ...
A: Ingrid, I can't tell you much about Pantex that you don't already know. I can tell you that he is ...
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| finding pedigree of a thoroughbred | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I somehow thought that finding out more about a thoroughbred would be easy. Not so. I'm looking ...
A: Vicky, You can try looking him up on www.pedigreequery.com, but bear in mind that all of the ...
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| owners license | 8/19/2008 |
Q: what do i need to do before i should apply for my owners license?
A: Tara, Just head down to the State Office at your local track, and fill out an application. They ...
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| Winners? | 8/7/2008 |
Q: In maiden races, horses have yet to win a race. Is the same true of selling stakes? In what other ...
A: Bor, There are maiden special weight races, which are for maidens with no selling price attached. ...
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| jockey | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I've kind of got my eye on becoming a jockey right now. Im only 15 and I think minimum age is 16. If ...
A: Jamielyn, Odds are good that nobody is going to want to hire you to ride at your age due to ...
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| thoroughbred training | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Is there a formal written book of rules and regulations regarding thoroughbred training? If so, ...
A: Vince, Each state that allows racing has its own set of rules and regulations. You need to contact ...
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| Filly in heat | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Stephanie, I have a three year old filly who is stabled with other horses and in training getting ...
A: Joe, I've heard of putting copper pennies in horse's water buckets to cure everything from snots to ...
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| Starting a breeding farm | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a mentor, and would like to have any advice on how to start breeding thoroughbred ...
A: Kenneth, You're asking a question that can't really be answered in this short a venue. If you have ...
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| changing leads | 5/7/2008 |
Q: does it take long for a trainer to teach a horse how to negotiate different distances and does this ...
A: Darrell, The time it takes to condition a horse for different distances varies from horse to horse. ...
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| Dirt vs. Turf | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Statistics may be deceiving, because there are less turf races than dirt races in the United States. ...
A: Katherine, Every country that has racing has its share of catastrophic injury. The USA may have a ...
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| dosage in horse racing | 5/1/2008 |
Q: What does dosage mean in horse racing
A: Terry, Dosage is a system developed by Dr. Steve Roman for determining a horse's ability to race ...
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| Claiming race | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I was wondering: in a claiming race, can only the winning horse be claimed or every horse that a ...
A: Kelly, Any horse entered in a claiming race is eligible to be claimed, not just the winner. I've ...
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| trainer license | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Stephanie,I have been around horses for 20 yrs.I would like to get my trainers license to train my ...
A: Bill, Contact the racing office at whatever the closest track to you is, and ask for a copy of ...
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| Career change! | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I have been in real estate my entire working career (I am 47 years old). I have found my passion for ...
A: John, Unfortunately pretty much the only way to get started with an outside trainer or stable if ...
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| HORSES KNEES - TRAINING | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A THOROUGHBRED COLT FOALED 5/15/06. HE HAS BEEN BROKEN LIGHTLY IN DECEMBER AND TURNED OUT. ...
A: Kurt, Different horses mature at different rates. Definately x-ray the knees to ensure that they ...
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| info | 3/17/2008 |
Q: i have 1 horse with bleeder problem.can i use?? thank you for answer,and best regards
A: Giovanni, That would depend on what you're using him for. If you are racing him, then it depends ...
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| Jockey's License | 3/11/2008 |
Q: What do I need to do to get my Jockey's license? I can't find any place on the Internet that I can ...
A: Anna, You cannot get a jockey's license on the internet. You will have to go to whatever ractrack ...
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| extending | 3/4/2008 |
Q: How do I teach my horse to extend, mainly at a gallop? Does it come naturally, or is there something ...
A: Catherine, As your horse relaxes, generally he will extend naturally. If he is carrying his head ...
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| Stakes race fees | 2/16/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are new to the ownership of Thoroughbreds and want to learn as much as possible. How ...
A: Gary, Congratulations on your new Thoroughbred venture. Obviously you must have bought some very ...
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| Barn test on Kentucky trainers test | 2/8/2008 |
Q: What does the barn test of the trainers test consist of?Do you have to apply rundowns,standing ...
A: Galen, It has been many years since I took the barn test, but generally, the stewards set you up ...
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| Yearling purchase | 1/20/2008 |
Q: I'm a first timer looking at a yearling for purchase. Please advise on required pre purchase ...
A: Georgie, I would say that it depends on how much you're spending. Since all Thoroughbreds have ...
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| 24year old race horse | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I asked you the question about retraining the 24yearold race horse,just want to let you know she is ...
A: Emil, If she is getting that sweaty from only 15 minutes of gentle trail riding, there is definately ...
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| Proper way of using Lasix and Bute? | 1/5/2008 |
Q: My horse is suffering from bilateral epistaxis and my trainer is using lasix but the problem is ...
A: Mr. Sibayan, Bilateral epitaxis, commonly known in the USA as EIPH, or bleeding from the lungs is ...
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| breeding | 11/28/2007 |
Q: still searching! do you think some sires offspring mature quicker than others or is it more to do ...
A: Tom, I definately think that certain sires have a higher percentage of early maturing offspring ...
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| Retired race horse | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I had a retired race horse, and i was wondering if you knew of a web site i could go to and see ...
A: Jessica, Depending on what kind of information that you're looking for, your best bet is ...
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| 24yrs old race horse | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I picked up an old race horse from my neighbor 24years old but in excellent shape,she had 12 colts ...
A: Emil, I've known several retired racehorses that made excellent trail horses. If the mare in ...
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| Buying a foal | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I am looking at buying a foal from a sale to sell on as a yearling at the sales a year later. Can ...
A: Zoe, I can't really explain in print what sort of physical aspects to look for in a weanling, ...
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| Trainers License | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a question about preparing yourself for obtaining a trainers license. I know you should work ...
A: J.R., I don't know of any published books that would help you prepare for taking your trainer's ...
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| feeding | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have a yearling thoroughbred filly that I will be starting on the race track this summer,WHAT ...
A: Alan, No two racehorses are exactly alike when it comes to feeding. There is no way that I could ...
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| SADDLE CLOTH COLORS AND POST POSITION | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Where can I find a complete list of all the standard colors for the numbers of a saddle cloth of a ...
A: David Here is the URL address to a page on the Jockey Club website that shows the standard saddle ...
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| breeding | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Stephanie, thank you for making your expertise available. I recently purchased an off the track ...
A: Kimberly, Thoroughbred breeding is a tough game, and fairly complicated for the beginner to figure ...
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| Jockey/Exercise Rider Question | 10/15/2007 |
Q: How old do you have to be to get your exercise rider license??? Is the minimum age for a jockey ...
A: Jessie, I believe that the minimum age to get an exercise rider's license or a jockey's license is ...
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| pre-race bleeder medication | 10/12/2007 |
Q: What is LA as opposed to L ANSWER: Anthony, I'm guessing that you mean the letters in the Racing ...
A: Anthony, There are currently 4 adjunct bleeder medications allowed in some racing jurisdictions. ...
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| pre-race bleeder medication | 10/11/2007 |
Q: What is LA as opposed to L
A: Anthony, I'm guessing that you mean the letters in the Racing Form, or in a race program. If so, ...
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| horse race betting | 10/10/2007 |
Q: Do you win more money when beting at a Breeders Cup than you would at a regular race?
A: Kim, No you don't. The amount of money that you get for winning from a partcular bet depends on ...
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| Use of Lasix | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Stephanie, We have claimed a horse and I have a couple of questions regarding the Vet bills and use ...
A: The use of Lasix varies from trainer to trainer. If I have a horse that needs Lasix to run, then I ...
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| bulging ankles | 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: Katy, Bulging ankles could be caused by a variety of different things. Some don't affect ...
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| Inbreeding | 9/15/2007 |
Q: Although I am not new to the breeding of horses, I have recently been offered a very cheap breeding ...
A: Alyssa, That type of inbreeding is not uncommon, and perfectly safe. However, you need to think ...
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| Can you tell a Tbs age by the letter in its tattoo? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I was told previously that you can tell a horses age by the letter in its tattoo. I recently bought ...
A: When a Thoroughbred is first registered, they are assigned a registration number that is printed on ...
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| horse | 8/27/2007 |
Q: i have 2 thourghbred yealing i now started breaking teaching them how to turn from one side to the ...
A: Rose, Most Thoroughbred trainers start breaking their babies in August or September of their ...
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| race horse numbers; assiment of | 8/20/2007 |
Q: How are the numbers selected for horses in races? Not the post positions, but the numbers the ...
A: Except for certain special races, when entries are drawn for the race, each horse is written up on a ...
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| saddle colors | 8/15/2007 |
Q: If the saddle colors are constant and always the same from track to track, then why were the horses ...
A: Julie, Saddle towel colors are not necessarily the same from track to track. Each track handles ...
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| 2yo filly | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I own a 2 yo filly that has shown a lot of speed in her workouts but fails to relax and does not ...
A: Carey, I wish that I could give you the answer, but unfortunately, this an impossible question to ...
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| bowed tendon | 7/24/2007 |
Q: i just recently got an off the track thoroughbred that had bowed his tendon last year. he's only 3 ...
A: Stefanie, Unfortunately you can't really "re-strengthen" a tendon, at least not like you would a ...
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| Horse ID | 7/8/2007 |
Q: How may I verify if the papers that were given to me actually belong to my horse, since my horse has ...
A: Sol, There are detailed markings listed on the horse's registration papers. Just match these to ...
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| jockey training in yhe u.s. | 7/6/2007 |
Q: where could someone go for horse jockey training in the S.S.A., preferably in california
A: Amber, I am only familiar with two jockey schools in the USA, one in California, and one in ...
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| horse training | 6/26/2007 |
Q: can you tell me what speed you are doing when even time is refered to (how many seconds per 200 ...
A: Barry, Generally when someone refers to a horse who ran "evenly", they aren't referring to a ...
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| training on a daily basis | 6/22/2007 |
Q: hi can you please advise on a daily program for training a 5yr old flat race horsethat seem to be a ...
A: Fred, I wish it were that easy. Unfortunately, the only way to really get a handle on your horse's ...
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| claiming a horse | 6/14/2007 |
Q: Your provided a wonderful primer on claiming a horse back in 2006 - however, one last thing confuses ...
A: Margaret, In the USA, once a claim is put in on a horse, then you potentially own that horse the ...
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| i lost my horses racing papers | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 11 year old TB, i'v had her sisnce she was 5. When i got her she came with her racing and ...
A: Why do you need her papers now? Are you just trying to get some info on her? If so, you can call ...
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| How to obtain all the proper paperwork to become a thoroughbred racehorse trainer | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I recently passed by thoroughbred trainer's exam by the Kentucky chief state steward. I have a horse ...
A: Tim, Congratulations on your new career! I'm guessing that you have passed your trainer's test in ...
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| training thoroughbreds | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you have a book about training.I have a couple of horses in Vancouver Canada but ...
A: Gary, I'm afraid that I don't have a book of my own, but there are several good books available out ...
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| How to become a licensed Jockey | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I am Anna. I REALLY want to become a Jockey but I am not sure how to get started. I have much ...
A: Anna, If you want to enroll in a school for jockeys, there are two that I know of. I can't endorse ...
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| Breeding Reasearch | 5/30/2007 |
Q: How can I trace my registered thoroughbred by his numbers (the ones tattooed on his upper lip) I ...
A: Holly, For a small fee, (I believe it is $35.00)the Jockey Club will look up your horse's ...
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| Turf vs. dirt? | 5/22/2007 |
Q: Im only just getting into thoroughbred racing and Ive been searching for a kind of general ...
A: Mikkel, The dirt has long been suspected to be harder on horses than the turf, and statistics ...
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| Horse Racing Win Bets | 5/19/2007 |
Q: Can you set me straight on a bet question? If I bet X dollars on horse to win and it does. Do I ...
A: Stephen, No, the payoff stated is the amount collected for a $2.00 wager, not PLUS your $2.00 ...
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| Turf vs. dirt? | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Im only just getting into thoroughbred racing and Ive been searching for a kind of general ...
A: Mikkel, Turf tends to be far less tiring on a horse, so speed holds better. That is why you often ...
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| dosage | 4/29/2007 |
Q: What does dosage mean in connection with horse racing?
A: Doris, The Dosage Index is a mathematical figure used by breeders and handicappers of race horses, ...
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| polyrack | 4/26/2007 |
Q: Do you think that this will change the breeding industry.And how.I am also wondering if many breders ...
A: Alan, I think that it is very early to judge the future of racing on Polytrack. We'll have a much ...
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| Bleeding | 4/21/2007 |
Q: If a horse bleeds during a race, will they always bleed during a race or can this be corrected? ...
A: Susan, There have been several studies done that suggest that over 80% of all racehorses bleed to ...
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| Breeding | 4/17/2007 |
Q: How do you know what Sire is best for your Dam?
A: Jerome, There are several things to consider when looking for a sire. What shortcomings does your ...
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| From Quarters to TBs | 4/4/2007 |
Q: Just learned about your site yesterday and am very impressed by the articulate and insightful way ...
A: Jim, Welcome to the wonderful world of Thoroughbreds! But don't quit your day job, LOL. I wouldn't ...
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| bloodstock | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I desperately want to get into bloodstock and the breeding and training of racehorses, but I have no ...
A: Lucinda, The best place to start is by enrolling in a college that has an equine management degree, ...
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| pedigree | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I'm looking to breed my mare to a stallion named Gliders Bid when I lookup his pedigree it only ...
A: Joe, There is a free website at www.pedigreequery.com that has listings of Thoroughbred pedigrees ...
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| request information on bloodstock | 3/23/2007 |
Q: ...i am 25yrs and want to pursue my career as bloodstock agent.....i ve no previous knowledge in ...
A: Chetak, The best way to become a bloodstock agent is to get involved in the business, and just keep ...
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| claiming | 3/22/2007 |
Q: if a claimed horse run's back with in the 30 day's of being claimed dose it have to run for a ...
A: Rodney, The rules for claiming vary from track to track, but I don't know of any racetracks that ...
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| How to a horse Jockey | 3/12/2007 |
Q: People say that I have the looks of a Jockey but I don't have any experience I'm very interested in ...
A: Pedro, I don't really do personal referrals, but if you want to be a jockey, there is far more ...
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| Big Feet and Turf Racing | 2/15/2007 |
Q: We recently bought an unraced three year old filly who is just beginning her training. Two different ...
A: Rich, It has long been thought that horses with wider, flatter feet do better on the turf than ...
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| Class | 2/2/2007 |
Q: "Someone please define class and why a horses performance can drop when it moves up in class."... I ...
A: Bill, You have just asked probably the toughest question in horseracing. Class is difficult to ...
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| bute and lasix | 1/14/2007 |
Q: -----Question----- "What exactly does Brute and/or Lasix do to a horse in prep for/or during a ...
A: A diuretic reduces blood pressure by reducing the volume of water retained by the body. Lower water ...
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| thoroughbred raising, racing, and breeding | 1/6/2007 |
Q: My friend and I want to breed, raise, and race thoroughbreds. How can I find a good thoroughbred ...
A: Hailey, I know exactly how you and your friend feel. I was there once, too. My advice would be to ...
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| Knees | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Was wondering if you've ever seen a colt (gelded as a yearling) that has open knees at 32 months? ...
A: I haven't seen it often, but I have seen knees take this long to close. How close are they? (B, C, ...
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| training racehorses | 12/31/2006 |
Q: Can you recommend any books or videos I can get that will show me how to train racehorses from start ...
A: Nicole, Honestly, if you really want your horse to have his best chance at the races, I'd strongly ...
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| Best Breed for Racing horses | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I am retiring as a high school teacher/cross country coach of 20 years and I want to turn my passion ...
A: James, Training a racehorse requires a great deal more that just good horse sense, and really ...
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| Have aquestion | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I'm wondering what is your training schedule like?
A: Krysta, I don't actually have a single training schedule. I look at all of my horses as ...
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| 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: Just based on what you are telling me, I'd have to say that unless you just enjoy throwing tons of ...
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| claming horses | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I understand your position. If you are so inclined, glance @ drf charts over a period and see if ...
A: Richard, Having raced horses for over 20 years, I know exactly what the economics of running ...
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| claming horses | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I will expound on a previous question...I have watched results of horse racing for decades and have ...
A: Richard, I can't speak to your research, but my own experience has been quite different. I have ...
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| horse training | 11/13/2006 |
Q: what does the term--to bone out a horse---mean?
A: Steven, I can honestly say that neither I, nor any of the other trainers that I have spoken to have ...
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| Claim Racing | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I know nothing about horse racing. Could you please tell me exactly what A "Claim Race" is? And ...
A: Valerie, I just answered this question for someone else, so I hope that you don't mind if I just ...
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| claiming | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I watched a movie where a horse was claimed. What does claiming mean, and how can somebody take a ...
A: Teresa, I just answered this question for someone else, so I hope that you don't mind if I just ...
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| racing | 10/26/2006 |
Q: do you have any suggestions for a way to practice exercising throbreds in missouri? a way to see ...
A: Desirea, Try going to www.Equibase.com. They have a list of all tracks in the USA by state. Find ...
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| Starting into the business | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I was just wondering the basics on how to get into the horse training business and weather or not it ...
A: Kyle, Going to college first is a great idea. An education is a huge help both for learning the ...
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| Pedigree - The Dosage Scale | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I have recently started researching the Dosage scale and noticed you anwered a question regarding ...
A: Ben, Dosage is a relativelt complictaed system, but I don't believe that your figures are correct. ...
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| Training/Breeding/Owning | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I am a senior in high school and am torn between whether or not to go to college. I want to become ...
A: Amanda, Start with finishing college and getting a degree. Regardless of how it appears on ...
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| racing | 10/10/2006 |
Q: i know you must be 16 before apllying for a jockey licence, but are there any jobs that i couild get ...
A: Desirea, You could possibly get a job riding for a show horse farm, or as a groom, or hotwalker, ...
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| racing plates | 9/28/2006 |
Q: Frost: What year, in general, were steel racing plates replaced by aluminum? Thank you. Sincerely, ...
A: Chuck, I can't give you an exact year that aluminum shoes replaced steel in racing, because there ...
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| Companion animal | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I've got a rather strange question for a novel-in-progress. I have heard that sometimes a goat or ...
A: Deb There are several Thoroughbred racehorses who have companions, ranging from chickens,cats or ...
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| Starting gates | 9/15/2006 |
Q: Are the colors and numbers in the starting gate always constant? What colors go with what numbers?
A: Roger Yes, the colors are constant and remain the same from track to track. The colors are as ...
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| claiming | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I saw the movie The Dreamer. In it the horse was "claimed" for $15000. The movie never explaims ...
A: Debby There are several different types of races, but most of the races run today are claiming ...
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| The positions of horses at the beginning of the race. | 9/7/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To: Am I to understand that the rail is on the inside? Also, ...
A: Yes, the rail is on the inside, and that is generally where all of the horses want to be during the ...
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| The positions of horses at the beginning of the race. | 9/6/2006 |
Q: When horses are brought to the starting gate, is any one position more favorable than another? For ...
A: It all depends on the horse, and his running style. A front runner has a better chance if he is on ...
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| Info on winner Flight North | 8/30/2006 |
Q: My husband's aunt recently passed away and we discovered that she had owned a winning race horse by ...
A: Gaynel, The only Flight North listed by the Jockey Club is a mare foaled in 1983, who died in 1996. ...
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| frustrated!!!! | 8/28/2006 |
Q: Read most of the forum questions and I have to ask. I have a 3 yo filly out of Wheaton. I claimed ...
A: Suzanne Your problem illustrates why claiming horses can be extremely risky and frustrating at ...
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| The Alchemy | 8/20/2006 |
Q: My name is Mandy Morningstar. I went to school at Kentucky Equine Institute in Lexington, KY. years ...
A: Mandy No, we're not the same people. My husband is from Kentucky, and he remembers The Alchemy ...
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| racehorse holds breath | 8/17/2006 |
Q: I have recently realized that my 4 year old Thoroughbred has been suffering from mucous in his ...
A: Cherie, I can't help what your jockey said, the fact is that he is incorrect. It isn't physically ...
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| racehorse holds breath | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I have recently realized that my 4 year old Thoroughbred has been suffering from mucous in his ...
A: Cherie Cherie, It isn't actually possible for your horse to hold his breath for that distance. ...
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| Racing stallions | 8/11/2006 |
Q: My partner has a twelve month old TB colt who he has decided not to geld, unless the colt proves ...
A: Hey Leisa! Nice to hear from you again. Your mare cannot actually "teach" your partner's colt to ...
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| Maiden Races | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I am trying to find out what the average number of races is that a thoroughbred runs before ...
A: Bob I don't believe that there are any stats out there on how many starts it takes on average for a ...
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| Horse Pedigree | 7/30/2006 |
Q: I recently purchased a horse that was rescued off the track a few years back. A couple of people ...
A: Kim, The Jockey Club(www.tjcis.com) can give you lots of info on your horse using just his name. ...
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| How Much Work Should I Do With My 2 Year Old? | 7/30/2006 |
Q: my name is Paige and I have been trying to start my two year old. He's Thoroughbred and Quarter ...
A: Paige I don't usually answer questions about anything other than Thoroughbred racehorses, but in ...
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| tattoos | 7/30/2006 |
Q: Is there anyway to find out about a horses past, by using their tattoo?
A: Jenny, You can contact the Jockey Club at www.tjcis.com, and for a fee ranging from $35.00 to ...
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| gelding | 7/22/2006 |
Q: Ihave a colt whose testes for some reasons elevates and when it happens he stop s running.Is there a ...
A: Unfortunately, I don't know of any other solutions to your problem other than castration, but a ...
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| Too many disposable horses | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I know that horse racing and breeding is BIG business. As I watch from the sidelines,hearing ...
A: Linda, Horse slaughter is a horrible thing that really should be abolished, and the sooner the ...
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| Ruffian/Barbaro | 7/16/2006 |
Q: I watched,in horror on the day the Great Ruffian broke down. Barbaro's injury created the same ...
A: It is truly a blessing that veterinary science has progressed to the point that it allows us to have ...
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| Thoroughbred Training License | 7/15/2006 |
Q: How do you get a thorobred training license in New York State?
A: Diane The rules on getting a trainer's license vary from state to state, but as a rule, all states ...
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| Thoroughbred Pedigree | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I looked up my horses pedigree online, and I was just wondering if you could help me out with what ...
A: Steph, You're right, the G is for gelding, F is for filly, H is for horse, etc. The other letters ...
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| Finding Prev. Trainer/Owner of Track Pony Horse | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I was given through the Santa Anita Racetrack TB Rescue (So. Calif.) an 8 Year-Old Full Quarter ...
A: Debi, How wonderful that you rescued such a great horse! Unfortunately, there really isn't any ...
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| Effects of gelding | 7/3/2006 |
Q: my TB weanling. You were very helpful, so here's one more question. My 11 month old colt's ...
A: Leisa, If the colt is modestly bred, I wouldn't count on breeding him, no matter how stellar his ...
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| During race stops | 7/3/2006 |
Q: We do scope him just about every race and there is no bleeding. The Sergery was on his pallet. The ...
A: Wade, Once again, without actually seeing the horse in question, I'm just throwing possiblities out ...
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| During race stops | 7/2/2006 |
Q: I own a 4 Year old Thoroughbred who has some problems during his races. As a 3 year old He would ...
A: Wade Without actually working with the horse, there isn't any way to tell exactly what is bothering ...
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| Breeding Facts | 7/2/2006 |
Q: There is a popular belief out there that today’s thoroughbred is more brittle than the thoroughbreds ...
A: Morgan I am familiar with the theory that you mention about breeding for less bone and more muscle. ...
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| Plan of action for a TB weanling | 6/28/2006 |
Q: My partner and I have just purchased a TB weanling but are very new to the racing game and are ...
A: Leisa I have never heard of sending a weanling to be "mouthed". Perhaps this is a regional type ...
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| Horse stumbling | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I instances that horses stumble during a race what percent of the time is that due to the jockey not ...
A: Russell, There really are no statistics on how often a jockey causes a horse to stumble, but ...
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| Horse Racing | 5/28/2006 |
Q: I was just wondering if you knew what it takes to become a outrider or one of those riders that ride ...
A: Georgie The jobs you're asking about are outrider and pony person. Outriders are sort of like ...
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| Is there a best state to get started in the business? | 5/18/2006 |
Q: Is there a best state to get into the business or general area better then the other, an area to ...
A: Nicholas, Could you give me a little more information? What part of the business do you ...
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Q: I have a qustion on what is the best foal food during the frist few weeks of training in raceing, ...
A: There are as many different views on proper feeding of the racehorse as there are trainers, I'm ...
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| I have a qustion on what is... | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I have a qustion on what is the best foal food during the frist few weeks of training in raceing, ...
A: Amy, I'll need to ask you to re-phrase your question. A foal is a new baby, so you wouldn't feed ...
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| how to be a jockey? | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I am interested in getting into the horse racing profession as a jockey or groomer. However, I ...
A: Johnny, There are a couple of different avenues to becoming a groom or a rider. The first question ...
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| riding style of jockeys | 5/9/2006 |
Q: what is the name of the style? How is it an advantage in racing? why do they use it?
A: Richard I don't believe that there is a name for the way that jockeys ride. But there are a couple ...
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| racing in general | 4/19/2006 |
Q: I am sure that you weren't expecting this question, but I had asked on another sight why nascar ...
A: Dennis You're right, I wasn't expecting that question, and I'm afraid that I can't give you a ...
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| kentucky derby post positions | 5/5/2005 |
Q: how are the post positions and starting gates determined? i thought it was drawn by lot, and the ...
A: Arnie: In most races, post positions are indeed drawn by lot. There are usually two bottles ...
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| Heart Rate | 1/7/2005 |
Q: I am Training a three year old that was claimed when do i use the HR 140, 160, 180, 200, 220, could ...
A: --Joel If I am understanding your question, you are training a horse that you claimed from someone ...
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| AverageThoroughbred times for diffrent distances | 12/22/2004 |
Q: I am a beginner owner. And I would like to know what average times to expect for a horse for ...
A: --Andy Are you asking about breezing times or racing times? There will be a difference in what to ...
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| equine question | 11/26/2004 |
Q: What is the main factor in causing physical breakdowns during races?Hi, I am currently doing a ...
A: In my opinion, the biggest factor in breakdowns is bad training, pure and simple. Many trainers run ...
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| equine question | 11/20/2004 |
Q: I am currently doing a research project, and I need some answers from experts. Thank you if you are ...
A: That is a difficult question to answer, since horses run far more often over fast tracks then they ...
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| Negative and Positive aspects of starting a (thoroughbred) horse at the age of two for racing | 10/17/2004 |
Q: I am writing a term paper on an issue affecting the animal industry. I chose to write about starting ...
A: -Sara There are, as you have pointed out, both pros and cons to the early conditioning of two year ...
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| training | 8/24/2004 |
Q: i am 21 years old , i have been riding for 12 years now. i've done alot of training with younger ...
A: --Megan It will likely be some time before you need to worry about the actual training routine of ...
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| How to be a new owner | 6/6/2004 |
Q: I live in Auburn, Washington (Emerald Downs), I've very high interest in horse racing. I would like ...
A: Mike, Welcome to the wonderful and exciting world of horseracing! First of all, you should ...
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| I am currently writing a thoroughbred... | 6/2/2004 |
Q: I am currently writing a thoroughbred racing simulation game & one of the 'realistic' areas I want ...
A: --Neil If you've read my previous answers, the you know that the first thing I'm going to say is ...
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| getting started | 5/19/2004 |
Q: i have been working on my aunts T.B farm for about two years, when i started i knew nothing, now i ...
A: --Gary The absolute best thing that your yearlings can be doing to prepare for their racing career ...
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| Bad Bleeder | 5/9/2004 |
Q: What have you found to work well in your years of experience with bad bleeders. We've done 10cc of ...
A: Susan About the only other bleeder medication that you haven't tried is Premarin, but if he's bled ...
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| training | 5/3/2004 |
Q: I was just wondering the best method in training race horses! Iam doing a term paper and i need all ...
A: Amanda, I don't usually answer homework questions, but as it happens, I just had another request ...
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| Thoroughbred Training & Conditioning | 5/2/2004 |
Q: I have reviewed over this site and I think ive found the person I need to ask this question to. I ...
A: Leah, Why was the horse out of training to begin with? Was he off due to injury, or just a ...
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| Training query | 4/18/2004 |
Q: I just wanted to ask your opinion about how to get a race horse fit. Background First. I own a ...
A: Trevor, First of all, bear in mind that all trainers are different in their methods, and many ...
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| Racetrack surface | 4/6/2004 |
Q: How knowledgeable are most trainers in the subtle daily or weekly changes in a track surface and do ...
A: Ken, Most good trainers are very aware of track surface changes on a daily basis, however it would ...
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| starting a 2 yr old | 4/3/2004 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old filly, rather small, but I'd like to see what she can do. I am wondering how I ...
A: Charlene, Most trainers are perfectly happy if the horse just knows the basics when he arrives to ...
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| Training Schedule | 3/31/2004 |
Q: How many days in a row should I train? If I know I have a race in three weeks should I give my horse ...
A: Rusty, Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules about how to train a racehorse. Generally ...
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| Waiting for a two year olds knees to close prior to breezing | 2/22/2004 |
Q: Is it necessary or do you recommend waiting for a two year old thoroughbreds knees to close prior to ...
A: --Steven It isn't absolutely necessary to wait for a two year old's knees to close before breezing, ...
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| Horse Death | 2/9/2004 |
Q: My 2yr old colt was gored by a longhorn steer on the inside right thigh. My vet told me it passed ...
A: --Coy I am truly sorry to hear about your horse. What a horrible thing to have happen! Your ...
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| why race 2-3 year olds? | 12/7/2003 |
Q: I am a student doing a debate on racing horses at the age of two and three. I am arguing from the ...
A: Allison, It has long been thought by many people that the racing industry is cruel for starting ...
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| Training Thoroughbreds for races in Samoa | 10/29/2003 |
Q: I have recently brought a thoroughbred across from NZ to race in Samoa. The conditions here are ...
A: Tom, I'm sorry, but I don't believe that conditioning such as you've described will get your horse ...
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| thoroughbreds | 7/31/2003 |
Q: Would you be kind enough to explain to me how to tell the approximate age of a thoroughbred by their ...
A: Ricky, It can be very difficult to judge any horse's age by looking at him, once he has reached ...
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| Conditioning of the racehorse | 7/29/2003 |
Q: What is the best conditioning program for thoroughbred race horses and quarter horses. Also, my TB ...
A: Vicki There are many different ways to condition a Thoroughbred racehorse, and many of them are ...
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| Odds | 6/2/2003 |
Q: What are variables that are used in deciding what a horses odds are? What is the speed figure of a ...
A: --Paige I don't know a great deal about the gambling side of horseracing, but I can give you a very ...
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| Why geld? | 5/3/2003 |
Q: My knowledge of horse racing is limited to watching the Triple Crown races, but a question occurred ...
A: --Steve There are many different factors that might cause someone to geld a horse, even if he is ...
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| training schedule | 4/30/2003 |
Q: I was wondering if you might be able to give me a broad outline schedule to get the beginning horse ...
A: Christina, I'll twll you what I can, but it will be a very broad outline, since no two trainers ...
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| yearling filly | 4/27/2003 |
Q: I have a yearling thoroughbred filly that I raised and now want to get her ready for a sale in ...
A: Lydia, Thoroughbreds are very aggressive in nature, and often will hurt themselves rather than ...
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