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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	T	P	Comments
Christina	11/10/09	10	10	10	10	Again, thank you! I won't be galloping .....
Christina	11/10/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much for your quick .....
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 .....

Recent Answers from Christopher Crocker

2009-11-18 growing a little thick in the neck:

You want a light, flexible neck in a horse. A colt tends to grow a thicker, heavier neck and will bring the horse out of balance up front (too heavy). You want an agile frame for racing. Some short, stocky

2009-11-15 castrating a 2 year old horse:

I don't castrate unless the horse can't keep his attention on business. You also may want to castrate a horse who seems to be growing a little thick in the neck. It is a decision you must make for every

2009-11-10 EIPH Follow-Up Question:

Nothing to worry about unless you plan on galloping her 35 mph for mile or more. Most horses are treated with lasix for racing to prevent the risk of bleeding. Nothing for you to worry about. More about

2009-11-09 "EIPH" stamp on TB registration papers:

This stands for Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhaging. Horse's can bleed (hemorrhage) in the lungs when put under high physical stress of training and/or racing. The stamp is required by the Vet to prove

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

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