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Ed Hess

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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.

Experience in the area


Experience: Licensed trainer for over 30 yrs. Have had lots of winners in all different types of races - from bottom claimers to top quality stakes winners. My best money winner was Aristocratic Cross (multiple stakes winner). My best claiming horse was Navajo Family, winner of 12 races in one year. I still enjoy racing a modest stable of horses each year.

What do you like about this subject?

I love horses of all kinds. I will always ejnoy getting up early and going to work to see what kind of adventure is in store for me. Every horse is an individual. You need to discover each horse's personality in order to train them correctly.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I do beleive I have achieved everything I can imagine to do except win the Kentucky Derby.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

In my 30 yr career, I've come up with many so called special talents of leg care, training methods, and special one-of-a-kind remedies that only I know.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

I do beleive that you have to have a special something, in order to do this type of work. This job is a 24 hr a day commitment on your part, and in order to make good, you have to be able to meet any emergency that may arise.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 15
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 15
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 565
  • Volunteer Since 2000-10-22
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rohit10/14/0910101010thank you sir.it means that the .....
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Dana10/13/0910101010Thanks Ed. Was what I was thinking
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Bonnie09/02/0910101010Thank you for your help!

Recent Answers from Ed Hess

2009-11-20 does trainer assigns weight:

hi-- well when you enter the horse in a race, you get weight allowances. the racing secretary writes the condition book and sets all of the allowances your horse gets, so when the trainer enters the horse

2009-11-19 which side a sliding bit to be given:

HI A SLIDING BIT SLIDES EITHER WAY . INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. WHEN USED PROPERLY WITH THE FIGURE 8 , IT WILL HELP THE HORSE RUN STRAIGHT. YOU CAN ALSO USE A ONE EYED BLINKER OR A RUN OUT BLINKER TO HELP KEEP

2009-11-19 whip phobea:

hi -- some horse do not like the whip at all, so if the rider hits the horse during the race, the horse will stop running and give up. you have to know what the horse likes before you use the whip on him

2009-11-16 Winning a race without a whip:

hi i have had many horses win many races with out the whip. some horses do not need the whip to win and others hate to get hit at anytime in the race. AFTER All they are trying every step of the race

2009-11-16 basic training at riding club:

hi yes you have to go to a training center to get the basic knowledge of working with the horses. lots of things to learn before you think of going to the race track to get some work. good luck finding

 

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