How do I find my racehorse history?
Once you have your horse’s racing name, you can obtain his race record and/or pedigree. For more information on obtaining tattoo research visit their website or call them on the phone. They are most helpful and cordial! Go to: www.tjcis.com or call: 800-333-1778.
How do I find a retired racehorse?
Research. Equibase.com allows you to type in the name of any Thoroughbred racehorse and will give you free access to pedigree and race records. For a fee you can also watch the horse’s race videos. Study that information before looking at a horse and ask why the horse had breaks from racing, ran well, ran badly, etc.
Are ex racehorses good to buy?
Former racehorses are typically athletic and intelligent and, with the constant handling they have received during their racing career, they can make excellent riding horses in the right hands. But the time and effort involved in retraining them off the track means they aren’t suitable for everyone.
How do I open an OTTB file?
Begin With Training Your OTTB to Lunge Correctly Use the time on the lunge to train your horse to your voice. Simple commands such as Walk, Trot, Canter, Steady and Whoa, will go a long way to helping him understand your new seat and leg aids when you do mount up on him.
Do racehorse owners make money?
Racehorse owners can make money standing a stallion at stud, selling offspring, and breeders awards. Upon completion of their racing career, many horses retire and are used for breeding. Even though a successful horse can make a lot of money racing, its real earnings potential might be as a stud.
Do ex racehorses make good riding horses?
They are also capable of being successful show horses for riders of all ages and skill levels. Both thoroughbreds and standardbreds are capable of excelling in many horse sports and disciplines, and once re-trained can even be suitable pony club mounts, depending on the horse and it’s temperament.
How long should a OTTB be let down?
“I give my horses at least 6 months of turn out to let down from the track,” many people say.
How do you trace a horse bloodline?
Pedigrees for Thoroughbreds as well as many other horses can be found at www.allbreedpedigree.com , though care should be taken to verify all pedigrees. Like the well-known Wikipedia website, www.allpedigree.com allows users to input data, which may or may not be precise.
What happens to ex racehorses?
Some of the ex Racehorses are already out competing in their new careers. This is to make sure that they are happy in their new chosen paths and to know that they will be suitable for what their new owner would like to do with them. Ex Racehorses are also taken on sales livery for owners or trainers.
Where can I retire my ex racehorse?
Mills Stables offer an amazing retirement home for ex Racehorses. With over 70 acres of naturally sheltered grazing land all the retired Racehorses enjoy 24/7 turnout in a friendly herd. They can relax and live out their days in the glorious peaceful setting of the Worcestershire countryside.
Where can I find full Racing Form for every horse?
Racing and Sports horse search provides the horse profile of today’s runners with full racing form for every horse in our thoroughbred database. Form history going back to the 1980’s (this is a constant work in process).
How do I search for a racehorse?
Enter horse names into the racehorse search bar to find the horse you are looking for, horses who match your search will appear as you type. Detailed form information together with ratings stewards and video comments are available for users that are logged in.