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Training, Medical (layperson level),

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30 years in equine industry, author of The Racehorse Trainers Test (www.trainerstest.com), national award-winning TV producer, equine video producer. I have owned, shown 2 World Champions and a reserve World Champion, had many regional and state champions. Past experience includes: Certified Equine Appraiser, a Bloodstock Agent, Licensed Racehorse Trainer, stud farm manager, training farm manager, equine and canine rescue founder, retail upper management.

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University of Houston, Accounting

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Recent Answers from Maureen Millen

2012-02-29 behaviour correction - good racehorse trainer:

Hello,    Thank you for your questions. I believe the more basic understanding of horse behavior that a person has the better trainer they will be, regardless of the type of horse trainer they are wanting

2011-12-06 ride along pony:

Hello,    Thanks for your question. That horse is known as the pony horse.  Some trainers may call that horse a lead horse, but most seasoned veterans refer to it as a pony horse.    Thanks,    Maureen

2011-07-31 books for aspiring jockeys:

Hello and thank you for your question.    Currently I do not know of any books or DVD's that are on the subject currently.    I understand that Myles Neff, former jockey and exercise rider of Riva Ridge

2011-07-31 from exercise rider to thoroughbred jockey:

Hi and thank you for the inquiry.     Your friend is very wise to want to come to the USA to study as we have some fabulous equine programs here.  One prominent school is the Equine Industry Program at

2011-07-07 book on exercise rider:

Hello and thank you for your question.      There is not a book written specifically for racehorse exercise riders, and I believe the reason for that is because the true skill for riding a racehorse is

 

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