Training Thoroughbred Horses

Author: Preston Burch
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN: 9781626540378
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 122

Book Description
Get the most out of your horse legally and safely!Training Thoroughbred Horses features the methods, secrets, tips, and advice of a Master Horseman. Learn the fundamentals of how to:Select and train young horses to produce competitive runnersCondition each horse individually to achieve its maximum potentialPlace each horse where it can win, on dirt or in the mud, with the right jockeyTreat minor injuries and prevent them from becoming career-stopping disastersFeed simple, wholesome rations that build muscle and powerManage your stable so that each horse eats well, trains well, and races wellCommissioned by the reputable Blood-Horse magazine and initially published in 1953, this classic explains the timeless tactics of selecting horses for racing ability, training them to be reliable campaigners, and conditioning and placing them in the right spots.Burch provides the ingredients of shaping a winning horse. Find out why his techniques and advice continue to be sought out by the most prominent and influential owners.

Training the Racehorse

Author: Tim Fitzgeorge-Parker
Publisher: Ja Allen
ISBN: 9780851315867
Category : Horse racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A lifelong horsemaster and racing journalist provides a wealth of information on all aspects of finding, breaking, training, and placing racehorses. Liberally sprinkled with anecdotes, which show both the humor and the drama of the racing scene, this is essential reading for anyone who aspires to train a racehorse.

Beyond the Track

Author: Anna Morgan Ford
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570768366
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 620

Book Description
Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their "great heart" and willingness to go the extra mile, off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have proven to be the ultimate equine partner in a host of disciplines: dressage, eventing, hunter/jumpers, trail riding—even barrel racing! Now discover all you need to know to find the right OTTB and give him the solid educational foundation he needs to excel in a new career, whether as a highly trained competitor, pleasure mount, or companion animal. * A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Backyard Race Horse

Author: Janet Del Castillo
Publisher: Prediction Publications
ISBN: 9781884475023
Category : Harness racehorses
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
From training horses at the farm to hauling livestock and equipment to the race track, this hands-on manual covers everything a competent horse owner needs to know to get involved in horse racing. Extensive discussions examine how to exercise horses, keep a horse sound, and prepare for the race. Specifics on monitoring horses' legs, dispensing medication, and track personnel round out this in-depth manual. Included is a directory of thoroughbred racetracks and organizations.

Scientific Training of Thoroughbred Horses

Author: Allan Davie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646573113
Category : Race horses
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description

The Welfare of Horses

Author: N. Waran
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0306482150
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
This book describes the development of horse behaviour, and the way in which the management of horses today affects their welfare. Horses for sport, companionship and work are considered and ways of improving their welfare by better training and management is described. The book assesses welfare, nutrition, and behaviour problems with horses. The authors include internationally-recognised scientists from Britain, Ireland, USA and Australia.

How to Exercise a Thoroughbred Race Horse

Author: Janice L. Blake
Publisher: BalboaPress
ISBN: 1452580928
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
Janice L. Blake, Thoroughbred race horse jockey and author, describes how to take a horse to the race track and back safely. This guide is great for beginners, owners, and other rail birds who want to know more about what goes on behind the scenes of a Thoroughbred race track as the horses are being exercised in the morning. Follow along with Janice as she gets a leg-up on the race horse, rides to the track, exercises the horse, and brings it back to the barn unscathed.

Barrel Racing 101

Author: Marlene Mcrae
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461750032
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
Few equestrian sports are more exciting than barrel racing, in which horse and rider carve a lightning-fast cloverleaf pattern around three barrels, then gallop down to the finish line. Time is measured in hundredths of seconds, and winners receive substantial prize money and the admiration and respect of fellow competitors and spectators alike. As thrilling as barrel racing is to watch, doing it is even more fun, as thousands of people are discovering every year. To help them--and you--get started, champion racer and internationally respected instructor and clinician Marlene McRae shares her program that has taken hundreds of her students to success in the arena, as well as to becoming educated horsemen and-women: * Selecting Your Champion Horse: Choosing a barrel-racing prospect based on conformation and temperament; finding a qualified veterinarian to help you assess the prospects. * Choosing and Using Equipment: Determining the right saddle, bridle (including bits), leg protection, and other tack to buy, as well as their proper fit and use. * Feeding and Nutrition: Establishing a basic commonsense feeding regimen for your horse; the role of supplements, as well as their possible misuse. * Shoeing and Foot Care: Proper foot care, with an emphasis on working with your farrier and veterinarian to avoid foot- and leg-related injuries. * Conditioning and Exercising: A comprehensive program for developing your horse's stamina and fitness, along with ways to avoid unsoundness problems. * Getting Started in the Barrel-Racing Patterns: How to set up the pattern correctly; techniques for training the horse, with an emphasis on rider position, balance, and using hands, legs, and voice as communication aids. * Competing: Locating entry-level local events, clubs, and associations; the "mental game of competing to stay focused; achieving teamwork with your horse." Barrel Racing 101 is the perfect textbook for the sport. Study it and use it, and you're bound to finish at the top of your class.

Professional Care of the Racehorse

Author: T. A. Landers
Publisher: Eclipse Press
ISBN: 9781581501353
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 308

Book Description
Taking care of a racehorse involves many facets - from keeping the horse happy to recognizing any signs of lameness to knowing how to muck a stall. Author T.A. Landers, a former master groom turned trainer, breaks down all aspects of racehorse care in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner that will leave the reader with more confidence in handling these magnificent animals. Professional Care of the Racehorse provides photographs and detailed explanations of grooming, feeding, restraining, tacking, and handling racehorses. The book also explains the necessary equipment and its proper use and care. All of this thrown in together with a few tips on horse psychology makes it an excellent resource for anyone who works with horses.

Barrel Racing

Author: Ed Wright
Publisher: EquiMedia
ISBN: 9780962589898
Category : Barrel racing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A successful barrel racer has known how to select a winning prospect, to train and condition it, and maintain the seasoned horse's competitive edge. In this truly comprehensive guide to barrel racing, Ed and Martha offer experience and wisdom from three decades of professionally training and competing on winning barrel horses, Learn the philosophies and techniques which Ed and Martha use to produce consistent results.