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I keep thinking, a 160 pound man can have an excellent race horse and be an expert rider, but with the weight disadvantage he can’t fairly compete with the 80 pound jockey.

So how come they haven’t introduced different weight classes for horse racing?

I have seen Shan Jade run 2x and I really think this young filly has a chance to be a great race horse. Is there some way I can find when she is going to run next?

My horse is 14 years old, and I’m just teaching him games, because he is a pleasure horse. He’s very slow, but it’s okay because he is just learning. I’m starting to go to more shows these days, and I was wondering what the best way would be to teach my horse to barrel race and turn better around the barrels?
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They have 12 horses. One is a philly who has never been beaten 19/0. Them there is the best of the thoroughbreds who are qualified legit contenders. Do I notice the philly for her record? Should I choose the preakness winner? Or a middle of a odds for a choice? I am totally confused. How can you know which horse is the best one in a race like this?
Great. so will the undefeated race horse be the best one tomorrow though? Will Zenyatta cross the finish line ahead of all the other contenders? that is the question????

I have been an Assistant for 9 years in the industry and now own a race horse and want to train him myself. What states would grandfather you in as owner/trainer without having to take another test?

A good sound knowledge in horse feeding is important for any horse owner. Even if your horse is stabled and fed by the staff at a yard, you ought to have a basic understanding of horse nutrition. A healthy horse fed a proper diet is a horse that will have the balanced energy to suit you.

If your horse is lacking in energy he may seem lazy to you, but have you looked at his diet? Are you feeding him enough of the right food? A diet consisting mainly of hay or grass is good for a horse living out in a pasture. Of course if that same horse is exercised on a regular basis that hay should be of high quality, good protein, and no doubt he would be having a grain too.

Besides low energy, a horse on an incorrect diet would lose weight, or gain too much weight. Both can lead to health concerns and problems, which usually would result in a veterinary visit and fee.

Feeding a horse more than hay obviously costs more, but you truly save on money in the long run. Horses that are worked need more than hay to replenish lost calories, to maintain his health and to repair the body. No different than humans who are not simply couch potatoes.

Pleasure horses that are ridden infrequently still benefit from grain. You can purchase grain or pellets that are best suited to your horses needs. Today feed bags have several labels which tell you the type of food and ingredients. Foods have been specifically developed for broodmares, senior and junior horses just to mention a few.

Knowledgeable staff at a yard and your veterinarian can further assist you in choosing the correct diet. You want a content, happy horse, but perhaps not a highly strung, spirited race horse between your legs…

Depending on your horse’s lifestyle, whether a competition horse, a companion horse or a pleasure horse there is a diet to match. Diets help you get the best performance from your horse. Supplements may or may not be necessary, if you are competing in a showing class on a regular basis, your horse may very well benefit from a supplement that adds benefits to his coat.

Feeding truly makes a difference to horses from birth up. You want a good healthy happy horse, read up on horse nutrition and find the correct diet.

Horses. Get information on buying, owning and caring for your horse, learn about Feeding Your Horse. Learn about your horses anatomy.

Author: Benjamin Wise
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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I have a Standardbred horse who used to be a sulky race horse. I want to show her, but she paces instead of trotting. I have had her for over a year and we have have various trainers, but she still paces a lot. Does anyone know anything about getting Standardbred to trot? Thanks so much!
She is almost six years old and we aren’t very experienced, so we don’t plan on doing anything like dressage and time soon.

I mean, Can Big brown come back next year and compete for the Triple crown.
Do we have any multiple year, back to back race winner horse?