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Christopher Crocker

U.S.

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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.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P
rohit	02/09/12	10	10	10
rohit	01/17/12	10	10	10
rohit	01/08/12	10	10	10
rohit	01/08/12	10	10	10
rayan	01/02/12	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Christopher Crocker

2012-02-08 horse not responding in race:

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

2012-02-06 horse not responding in race:

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

2012-01-09 feeding all horses at same time:

I feed my horses 10-12 hours apart. I do not feed them before training since I want them fed at least a few hours before exercise and we don't get to the barn at 4 a.m. We feed morning grain about 10:30

2011-12-30 thick substance on horse tendons:

Yes, I believe this is most likely sweat without actually seeing the foam first hand. It could also be foam from soap residue either left on the polo wrap or even shampoo from the horse itself if a thorough

2011-12-29 training:

Cold is for acute injuries because it reduces swelling by causing the blood vessels to constrict. This constriction reduces the rush of blood to the area preventing excessive swelling which can cause pain

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