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Maureen MillenU.S.
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Training, Medical (layperson level), | |
Ed HessAvailable
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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. | |
Don BoddieNew Zealand
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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! | |
Christopher CrockerU.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. | |
Jim JohnsonU.S.
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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. |
A jockey should use his weight, leg, balance, rein handling and the horse's momentum to help a horse change leads. It is a technique that is mastered my the best jockeys around the world to be able to
It means that the horse has either given up or is totally out of energy to finish strong regardless what the jockey does to encourage him. If the horse doesn't respond to whipping or any other type of
hi looks like he is on the left lead. when a horse breaks from the starting gate he is usually on his left lead as he should be in order to make the first turn, then he straightens out down the back
hi -- well you can trot the horse on a regular training schedule or trot after a operation or sickness to get the horse started back in training. a sore going horse can be trotted or pony to keep him
Hi Justine, The practice of caslicking is far more widespread than one might think and is now quite common in more developed countries. I am no expert on it but can point you towards good
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