Some parts of the country are famous for producing many great race horses. One place that springs to mind is Kentucky. With all the wonderful grassland and mild climate it is the perfect place to breed and train these amazing creatures. There are literally hundreds of barns dotted throughout the state that produce many thousands of foals each year. Optimistic owners spend a lot of money to keep an animal in training and get it to the track.
Owning race horses is a great opportunity to really get up close with the animals. Most of them are placed with horse racing trainers who know how to get the best from any animal. It typically takes many months of careful work and training for the equines to be ready for the track. Some animals are especially bred to race on the flat, but other jump fences on their way around the course, and yet others have special breeding to be trotters or pacers pulling a light cart and jockey behind them.
In many parts of the country horses race in trotting or pacing contests. These animals are trained to maintain their gait whilst pulling a light weight cart controlled by a jockey. It takes a lot of skill to prevent an exuberant animal from breaking its pace and cantering. In addition the jockey must know exactly where to place himself in order to make a run for the finish line.
Anyone interested in owning race horses should take the time to meet with several trainers first. They must find someone they feel comfortable working with. Most trainers are only too happy to take on new clients and their horses. However, a new owner will need to be patient and take his trainers advice about when to run his horses.
A good trainer will work with each client to find them the best horses. These people have spent their lives around horses and really know what they are looking at. Yet even the horses with the best breeding do not always go on to be track winners. Owners must be prepared for many disappointments before they find that all important winner. For most owners there will only be one really good horse in their lifetime.
Choosing a trainer does require a lot of homework. The first step is to look for those that have a good consistent winning record. Most people then like to make an appointment to go over and tour the stables. It is nice to get a first hand look at the facilities on offer and learn how the trainer operates. Each one will have their own particular style and eccentricities.
Just like people, some horses have a more high strung nature. They may feel the tension of a big race day and get over whelmed. A good trainer will recognize which of his horses need extra help and be there to keep them calm. In many cases an over excited animal will waste a lot of energy that he really needs for the race.
Before putting a horse into training a client should consider the costs. It is important to have a clear discussion with the trainer to understand everything that will be involved. For example, veterinarian and farrier fees are usually extra. Along with race registration and transport costs. However, as the horse crosses the finish line in first place, every penny will be worth it.
Owning race horses is a great opportunity to really get up close with the animals. Most of them are placed with horse racing trainers who know how to get the best from any animal. It typically takes many months of careful work and training for the equines to be ready for the track. Some animals are especially bred to race on the flat, but other jump fences on their way around the course, and yet others have special breeding to be trotters or pacers pulling a light cart and jockey behind them.
In many parts of the country horses race in trotting or pacing contests. These animals are trained to maintain their gait whilst pulling a light weight cart controlled by a jockey. It takes a lot of skill to prevent an exuberant animal from breaking its pace and cantering. In addition the jockey must know exactly where to place himself in order to make a run for the finish line.
Anyone interested in owning race horses should take the time to meet with several trainers first. They must find someone they feel comfortable working with. Most trainers are only too happy to take on new clients and their horses. However, a new owner will need to be patient and take his trainers advice about when to run his horses.
A good trainer will work with each client to find them the best horses. These people have spent their lives around horses and really know what they are looking at. Yet even the horses with the best breeding do not always go on to be track winners. Owners must be prepared for many disappointments before they find that all important winner. For most owners there will only be one really good horse in their lifetime.
Choosing a trainer does require a lot of homework. The first step is to look for those that have a good consistent winning record. Most people then like to make an appointment to go over and tour the stables. It is nice to get a first hand look at the facilities on offer and learn how the trainer operates. Each one will have their own particular style and eccentricities.
Just like people, some horses have a more high strung nature. They may feel the tension of a big race day and get over whelmed. A good trainer will recognize which of his horses need extra help and be there to keep them calm. In many cases an over excited animal will waste a lot of energy that he really needs for the race.
Before putting a horse into training a client should consider the costs. It is important to have a clear discussion with the trainer to understand everything that will be involved. For example, veterinarian and farrier fees are usually extra. Along with race registration and transport costs. However, as the horse crosses the finish line in first place, every penny will be worth it.
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