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Expertise
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.
Experience in the area
I have been breaking, schooling and training thoroughbred race horses for over twelve years.
Publications
http://CrockerRacingStable.com
Education/Credentials
High school graduate 1992. Dalfort Aircraft 1994. Licensed thoroughbred horse trainer in Canada and six American states as of 2009.
What do you like about this subject?
The beauty of the athletic thoroughbred race horse.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
The Eclipse Award and winning the Kentucky Derby would be the ultimate achievements for any trainer.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Race horses are among the best cared for animals despite occasional reports of abuse and cruelty. Animal neglect, unfortunately, happens to more house pets than horses. The average horse racing fan probable doesn't know how well the racing industry controlls illegal substances and test for those substances after the races.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rohit | 10/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank your sir |
| marcos | 09/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks my friend for your advice ! |
| Dennis | 07/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Tremendous answer with honesty that is admired ..... |
| Deb | 07/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. I will pass info onto ..... |
| Dennis | 05/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Christopher Crocker
2009-11-06 Claiming races:
Good question.... It is in Maryland's condition book, for instance, that dated conditions such as you stated, NW1Y, are titled as "Beaten Claiming". Sometimes the racing form has their own way of doing
2009-10-13 why is there no jockey colleges:
There are jockey schools all over the country. I have never attended one, so my knowledge of these schools is limited. I know Chris McCarron has a jockey school. Here is a video link about it... http://www
2009-10-12 Horse at Track:
Hello Susan, Some horses that have had an injury will remember how and/or where they got injured. If the injury was traumatic, then they may react to places and/or things that remind them of the trauma
2009-09-24 Aerobic training:
Yes. Aerobic training is important in Quarter horses for short distances. Aerobic training is 30%-40% involved in actual racing of the quarter horse. Aerobic training is very important in conditioning
2009-08-10 Getting into the business:
Graduate from high school and if there are business and aggriculture classes, take them. Check out the colleges in Kentucky and Arizona for equine courses that lead to the racing industry. There are plenty
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