how to judge horses physical&mental conditions in paddock before the race to commence.?
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You're looking for a sound, calm, confident horse.\n\nYou don't want to choose a horse that is dripping wet, lathered, leaping around, and fighting the lead pony- \nwhile they look energetic, they are burning off the energy they'll need to race.\nYou want the horse that looks almost asleep, just casual. That horse knows his job and is listening to his people,\nwaiting for the time to run.\n\nWatching for soundness is harder- don't choose a horse whose head is bobbing a lot, or who looks off balance or stumbles, I guess is the simplest way.
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Go with the winning percentage Jockey. And then decide on the horse.
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the way a horse knows it won is if it received praise from the jockey/trainer/owner.  they are trained to run fast and that is all.  on the other hand, the subject of whether or not animals have/exhibit emotions is a great debate
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Here's everything you can possibly wanna know....\nhttp://www.angelfire.com/tx2/horsecorral/horseanatomy.html
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Depends on the age and at what fitness level you are trying to keep these horse.\nIf you are trying to keep them racing fit you are going to need to work them every day and breeze them about every seven days.\nIt also will depend on the horse. Some need to race even 10 days or so just to keep fit.\nWe rode ours third or fourth day  day and did about three miles with some spped in the second mile and some again in the thrid mile if the horse wanted to. These wer long slower gallops not like you were asking for top speed. Just bursts of speed in the middle. \nOn the off days we still rode but slower without asking for speed.\nIf you are not able to ride each horse consider ponying one if you are comfortable doing it. Alternate who is ridden and who is ponied.\nWe would alternat this with free round pen work
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The race is on next Tuesday.\n\nCheck here for tips: http://www.theage.com.au/sport/horseracing/index.html
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Make sure that it is what you really want to do first. No you do not have to have horse experience. Contact some trainers at the local track and be up front with them. A lot of times, you can get a job that is mucking stalls and a learning position. Sometimes it can be hard. The thing to remember with Thoroughbreds, in general, they are more flighty than most other breeds. Meaning that it does take time and experience to learn to handle them properly. There are always quieter TB's that anyone can handle and most trainers do have quiet hroses in their string. But you do need to know a little bit about the horse. \n\nHorses have two mechanisms built into them. They are "flight or fight". You are probably rolling your eyes like I did the first time I heard this expression. To be honest, I truly hate it. But unfortunately, it is 100% true. I have seen it many times and I will continue to see it. Basically what it means is that a horse will try to escape first (flight) and if he cannot, he will turn and fight. This is true in every horse, no matter what. While the timing may be different on every horse, because some are quieter and some are just more experienced, it remains the same. As a rule of thumb, the younger the horse, the more flighty he is going to be. I know that I am generalizing here, but it needs to be put into practice every time until you know that horse very well.\n\nLeading horses- always lead a horse from the left side. If you turn him, turn him away from you. This will protect you from broken toes and ER trips. \n\nSome practices, at the track especially, can seem cruel, but in fact are safety measures. All horses are lead with a chain over their nose. What this does is it gives you more control and if you have to give a tug on it, it hits the pressure point in his nose and averts his attention away from the distraciton. Make sure you ask about a training procedure before you write it off as abusive.\n\nSometimes a horse is just plain mean spirited. A fair number of TBs are. They may require two handlers each with a lead shank with a both chains running over his nose to keep his head in the middle to keep him from doing stuff. And they can be mean oujt on the track too. I think ( I am not sure on this) that the Triple Crown winner Affirmed was like this. And then his sons were mean too. Insanity breeds genius, right. \n\nYou will not be handling horses like this your first few years, so I hope I didnt scare you. You just have to be prepared. \n\nTraining, of any discipline, is a cut throat business, especially in racing. It is very hard to actually become a trainer because there is a lot you have to learn and then to be accepted is another thing. Make sure you do stay away from dirty practices once you do have your lisence because the Jockey Club will suspend it quicker than snot if they think that you are up to something. They also deal out life-time bans too.  Once you have your training lisence, you will most likely be working for a claiming barn and then move into low grade barns. If you manage to make it past this stage, then you are set.  You may manage to find a decent horse that will start winning stakes or you may make a good enough name for yourself that you will be noticed. It is goign to take years to accomplish this. You will probably not spend less than 10 years as a groom or hot walker. Make sure that you are willing to put the time and the energy in to this kind of career goal.\n\nContact the local trainers and explain everything and that you want to work with horses and that you want to spend time around the track. Explain that you have to horse experience and that you are willing to learn.  I wish you luck in this field as well as all the determination that you are going to need. Keep in mind tha tyou are dealing with 1,000+ pound animals at all times. The horse business period is one of the most rewarding jobs out there. If you decide that you dont like the track, try going and vo
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Basically, handicapping is looking at a horse in a particular race to decide how well the horse will do in that race.  Professional handicappers do this to see if a horse would be at an advantage or disadvantage in a race, and to see if adjustments should be made to equal out the field of horses.  For example, a proven winner and experienced horse might have to carry more weight in a race than a green, unproven horse to give the green horse a better chance at winning the race, since the more weight a horse carries the harder it is to run.  Professional handicappers do this by looking at things like race record, who the horse has raced against before, how long since the horse raced last, who may be riding the horse, etc.\nFor the amateur handicapper who just wants to place a good bet, handicapping can be as simple as looking for the best horse in the paddock before the race to studying a horse for weeks before the race to find the best one.  Most handicappers look at four things when looking at a horse: Speed, or how fast the horse can run or has run before, Pace, or how the horse likes to run in a race (you dont want to bet on the sprinter who can only run fast for a quarter mile to win in a mile long race for example), Form, or how the horse looks (for example, if the horse has won the past five races it has been in, it is more likely to win than the horse who has not won in the past five races), and Class, or how high a calibur the horse is (you would expect a horse that won the Kentucky Derby to be able to beat a field of horses in a claiming race just because the Kentucky Derby horse should be of a higher caliber than the claiming horses).  Other factors could be considered, such as pedigree, trainer, rider, weather, condition of the racetrack, etc.  The best place to find out alll this information is the Daily Racing Form.  Pick one up the day before a race or go online at www.drf.com to see the statistics on each horse in a race, then pick who you think will be a winner. Handicapping is not an exact science, so try out different ways and see which works best for you.
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do the whole pick a horse for a dollar with the names in a cup unless you want to hire a bookie to do bets. Def. have some music and a few tvs around with the races. drinking games would be a good idea too, derby is a time for drinking!
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This completely depends on the horse. If you're asking as a gambling tip, you're better off asking about a specific horse. You need to take in their workouts, their racing style, their trainer, and even their jockey.
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communicate to the horse w/ ur leg pressure. basically u want ur horse to not only respond to clicks & reins, but also the amount of pressure ur legs r giving the horse to speed it up (in ur case)
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While racing can improve a horses physical condition, it also puts joints and limbs under stress they wouldn't normally endure--just like runners, horses can have joint problems from repeated impact.\n\nBut this this aside, it's how they're treated before and after the race that's equally (if not more) important.  Race horses are not (usually) pet horses.  And while trainers want to keep racers in the best condition, they don't get the love and comraderie that pet horses enjoy.\n\nIn addition, race horses' careers are limited.  Many race horse owners send their horses to the glue factory when horses retire.  This is because racers are not suitable for pleasure riding (usually) and therefore can't be given away to a family looking for a horse.  The other alternative--the horse version of long-term elderly care--is too expensive for most horse owners.
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www.learnhorseriding.com
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Information inside the DRF includes, The tracks listed of the day..All the horses entered for each race that day..There post postion..10 lines of there last runnings, Jockeys listed to ride them..and a brief outline of the handicappers about the horse;Also theres a listing in the front of every track of What handicappers of that track think of the race..and Possible odds.. So Study that DRF and GL at the races
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My Advice (based on my OWN experience)\nPractice, practice, practice. you 2 are a team! Don't enter the arena all nervous about how you'll do, will you palce, don't hit the barrels,ect. Go in the with the thought, this is gonna be FUN! this is what I love to do! If you mess up or something,go back and finish...don't just leave the arena. All beginners are just that...Just beginning.thats why practicing is so very important. when I started, I was 11 and my horse just wasn't fast enough...As I got better, my horse couldn't keep up in time w/ the others. I had to get a faster horse which I started training immediatly, and the following summer when the shows started I finally won a ribbon!!(5th) So I guess what I'm trying to say is Don't expect to win every event every time! took me 2 yrs. to just get a placing. have fun with it. As the summer goes on and the more shows you enter, you will "feel" your strenghts and weaknesses with your horse...and work on any weaknesses!  GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!HAVE FUN AND LET US KNOW!!
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http://kentuckyhorsemart.com/\nhttp://www.downunderhorsemanship.com
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INSURANCE SAFETY GROUP REQUIREMENTS\n \n \nBoarding, Training & Breeding Stables\n \n \n \nHold harmless and/or liability release agreements must be obtained from all boarders and riders.  \nStable rules and emergency numbers should be posted in prominent places throughout the stable area.  Most states have equine liability laws.  Most of those laws have specific wording for warning postings and contracts.   \nEvidence of liability insurance should be obtained from independent contractors or anyone using the facility.   \nRiding arenas and areas should be well maintained, clear of debris and obstacles.   \nArenas and schooling corrals should be adequate in size to accommodate the maximum number of riders that will be using the facility at any one time. \nPremises should be fenced with design and materials required for horse farms.  Fence should be well constructed and in good repair.  The fence should be at least 4 feet high with " horse proof " gate latches and difficult for children to open.   \nBarn isles and stalls must be free of debris and obstacles.  Floors should be sufficiently rough to avoid slipping when wet, Stall latches should be " horse proof " and difficult for children to open. Horses should be hand led in and out of barn.  No mounting, dismounting or hacking in the barn isle.  \nRails on fencing used for outside riding arenas should be attached inside the posts.  More resistance when pushed against.   \nNo smoking in barns or in the vicinity of stored hay or feed. \n \n  \n \nTrail Rides & Pack Trips \n \n  \n \nAll tack and equipment must be inspected on a daily basis and repaired or replaced as necessary. \n\nEvery rider must read and sign a Release and Waiver of Liability agreement in the form prescribed by A.E.A. \n\nEVERY RIDER MUST BE OFFERED PROTECTIVE HEAD GEAR.  If a rider refuses to use headgear an Acknowledgment of offer and refusal must be signed by the rider. \n\nAll trail ride horses must be equipped with breast collars and children's saddles with full wrap bull-nosed Tapaderos.  Saddles and tack must be well matched to the horse and rider.  Split western reins must be tied. \n\nA system to determine rider experience and capability must be in place. Overweight and young riders must be carefully screened by the stable manager for ability to safely ride.  A mounting block should be available. \n\nALL TRAIL RIDES MUST BE GUIDED BY AN EXPERIENCED LEAD GUIDE / WRANGLER who is at least 18 years old.  An optimum ratio of 6 riders to 1 guide should be maintained.  It is strongly recommended that guides be provided with radios to communicate with the drag guide and the stable in case of emergency. \n\nWalking rides only, no running or racing of horses.  Trotting is permissible, on good footing, when all riders are capable and in agreement.  Any guest rider violating ride safety rules or good trail etiquettemust dismount and walk to the stable.\n\nNo riders under 6 years old.  \n\nNo riding double. \n\nNo horseback riding while wearing backpacks or carrying bulky items. \n\nAll riding instruction must be performed within an arena, on a docile, well trained lesson horse and the student must wear riding shoes and a hard hat. \n\nAll horses must be properly cared for, regularly exercised and generally well suited for use with novice riders.  Sick, lame, undernourished or ill tempered horses will not be used for riding instruction, schooling or on trail rides.\n\nTrails should be well maintained, regularly inspected and free of rubbish and surprises.  Guides should avoid road traffic or congested areas. \n\nThe guides must explain elementary riding safety, including how to control a runaway horse, and also check to ensure that the rider is physically and mentally fit to ride a horse. \n\nIf a rider drops anything from a horse, the guide should pick it up. \n\nWagon & Carriage Rides \n\nWagon / Hay rides will avoid streets and/or areas where public traffic is present.  Wagons will come