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Christopher Crocker

U.S.
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All questions pertaining to thoroughbred horse racing from a trainer's perspective. All questions about thoroughbred training methods, equine biochemistry and physiology. General questions about strategies and economics of thoroughbred horse racing. I will also be pleased to answer general questions about training and caring for horses of all breeds.

Don Boddie

New Zealand
Available
All aspects of the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry in New Zealand. I race thoroughbreds and have been the Marketing Manager for three NZ racing clubs. If I don`t know the answer to your question I know someone who does!

Ed Hess

Available
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.

Stephanie Frost

Available
Questions about Thoroughbred training, racing and breeding. Rules and regulations regarding Thoroughbred racing. Mainly focused on racing in the USA. I can also answer breeding and bloodstock questions, along with pedigree advice, plus advice about forming a realistic plan for starting into the racing or breeding business. No handicapping questions, please.

Jim Johnson

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/17/2009
I can answer all questions regarding the sport of gambling on either or both thoroughbreds and greyhounds - beginning with the initial handicapping process with regard to decisions on which horse or dog to wager, through the wagering process, and ending with the results and profits or losses from those wagers. See my website at www.puppies-or-ponies.com.

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2009-11-06 youngster horse fear:

It does sound as though the youngster needs more gate schooling, and more relaxed handlers in order to convince him that the gates are not a bad place. A young horse should be able to stand quietly and

2009-11-05 stinky stables:

HI YOU HAVE TO CLEAN THE STALLS 3 TIMES A DAY AND IF YOU GO BUY THE STALL AND SEE A PILE OF MANURE, THEN PICK IT UP.YOU CAN USE LIME ON THE FLOOR TO KEEP IT SANITARY AFTER YOU CLEAN THE STALL, AND BEFORE

2009-10-31 Race Horse:

hi --quarter horses only run 1/4 mile race.so they do not need all that much training once they are ready and fit to run. galloping between races is always a good idea as you can see just how fit your

2009-10-30 Coming from behind on dirt:

thank you very much for your comments, i appreciate it very much. well every horse is different and i think it all depends on the horse. some horses get free on the front end and run very Well and other

2009-10-26 Conditioning:

hi-- thoroughbreds are not quarter horses so they do need different type of training. i think you are over training them at this point of time. too much work outs are not needed. the horses appear to

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