Does anyone have any tips on re-training ex-racehorses?
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I doubt that a racehorse has ever come out of retirement to race.  Horses retire for a reason and racing them again could kill them.\n\nIf you're interested in the group mentioned by the other poster - here is the link:\nhttp://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/waottb/\n\nHere is another link:\nhttp://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/tbsafe/\n\nNeither site appears to advocate re-training of former thoroughbreds for racing.
966446
A few simple strength and balance exercises should do it.  Have somebody assist you on a horse that lunges well so you can concentrate.  at a working trot count post five strides sit five strides.  To do it you're leg will have to be correct or you be late and have a hard time.  As you get better switch to post three, sit three.  Then two and two.  Also work on posting and going into your two point then drop and strech flat and reach for the ears then back into two point.  Go from two point and then straighten up reach over your head if you can then down over the neck or back to two point.  Your legs need to be correct to make these changes.  You'll learn where your center of balance is.  In a proper position your legs will not move as you switch poses or go back to posting.  Mix it up switch randomly it's very different from te eventers who have a good deal of time between obstacles.  You don't get the option to sit and reposition for each new task.  good luck
512093
I think it would be possible, but you need to get her into training soon if you do.What's her sire and dam? Well, if you do race her, don't go more than 3 furlongs, it's hard for them.
1092637
Nope.\n\nThis horse is now retired to stud - he is lucky they can mend his leg and use him for breeding.\n\nHortio Nelson was not so lucky at the English Derby this year.\nHe breeding line was one of the best, ran really well. but he broke his leg in two places, cannon bone and seasmoid bone and dislocated another joint.  They had to put him down.\n\nYet another good horse injured in this so called sport - and only three years old!!  They say the jockey wanted to pull him out at the start as he didnot feel right.  The trainer raced him and looked what happened.\n\nGood luck to you barbaro in your forthcoming stud duties, at least you will still be alive!!
1154423
I'd try the take-off Powerpets. Go to: www.powerpets.com
999981
First of all, you need to write a letter to your friend to her last known address, stating that it has been 7 months since you left (insert name) with me to take care of.  In that time, I have not heard from you or received any monetary support for your horse.  For this reason, I am giving you until (insert a date and a time) to come and retrieve your horse.  \n\nMail this letter CERTIFIED and keep a copy and attach the return receipt to the letter.  When the date comes and goes, contact the Justice Court to obtain a Civil Lawsuit form and pay the low fee to have her served.  Civil statutes may be different in your state in regards to the maximum allowed amount you can sue for, but you can include everything you have spent on the horse, as well as the fee for having her served.\n\nSince this is a Civil issue, the police cannot help you with this.  \n\nThe local Humane Society will not be able to help you either as they do not have any say in the law.\n\nI feel for you and I hope it all works out!
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lie down in a salt bath .whirlpool if available.trust me i know a lot about sore muscles.when you almost gallop on a horse bareback in tight circles, you get a lot of experience about sore muscles and backs.\n                                          ~~11yearoldhorseguru~~
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Understand the nature of the horse. The TB has been taught tension on the reins means RUN. The jockey's have a snug hold and balance the way they do and it puts a snug hold...so when you take ahold of her she's hearing you say you want to go faster...and that's what she does. You need to "rewire" her. Teach her to flex around to both sides...gently give and take with one rein and work a little more each day until she can curve her head around to your toe on both sides. Work on circles, quiet, relaxing. When she speeds up don't fight pulling back...she has to learn she isn't doing that anymore. Time and infinite patience and repetition. Even at a walk and trot when she speeds up circle her. She needs to learn a totally different way - and it's like she knows French and you're speaking English and she gets every so often a word she knows but not the entire message. \nHope this helps. \nAnother good source of feedback is www.barnmate.com
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I hope it's not too late.  This is very informative.  Maybe it will help.http://www.equineonline.net/uk/equestrian_articles/seabiscuit.htm
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i dont think so\n all you really have to do is teach your horse to bend alot for a few weeks then walk and trot the pattern as much as possible for at least 2 months, then you can practice running it
554471
First, you need to go to a school for training horses.  I suggest finding someone that you like, such as John Lyons, Pat Parrelli or Chris Cox...do your research and find the best one.  There are also Cowboy and Cowgirl camps that you can attend and hone your skill.  PLUS, having taken riding lessons of course will help.  Then, buy you a little unbroke pony and with a friend with you incase of injury, get to it!  Good luck!
1062607
I use this website...it's pretty cool.  You can watch your horses race...\n\nwww.simulatedsports.com/hr\n\nhope it helps
1156166
There are strict rules about naming racehorses, you cannot have two horses with the same name that have been born in the same country, for example there are two mares named Gossamer, one was born in USA in 1991 and the other was born in IRE in 2000.  Names do get re-used but cannot be so until after a horse has died (I think it's 5 years after the death that the name becomes available again).\n\nIf a horse has won an important race (the Epsom Derby, Kentucky Derby, Grand National, etc) that name can never be used again.  So there will never be another horse called Northern Dancer or one called Red Rum.\n\nYou have to apply for permission to name your horse as they need to check that they are not rude or offensive.  One famous name that was turned down in Ireland was Where The Fox Hat - try saying it really quickly in an Irish accent and you'll see why!\n\nIf you want to name a horse after a person you have to apply for permission from that person (if they are still alive).\n\nI like it when people are original with the names of their horses, two of my personal favourites are Clog Dance (Father - Woodman, Mother -  Royal Fandango) and Gee Spot (Father - Pursuit of Love, Mother - My Discovery).\n\nBoring names are just no fun!
916103
Not real sure. You need to go hang around the Horse Track and get talking. You will meet Trainers just keep an eye open and talk to them. You could get you a $5,000 claiming horse and it already know some. Work with it and try to win a few races and people start knowing you. Then look around and buy a reasonable 1-2 year old to start from scratch. You hang around the track you will figure it out.
672624
Dont back - lay the horses, its the only way to make money from racing. Contact me if you are interested. The favourite, Dabbers Ridge, will NOT win the 3.20
927728
Please don't teach your 20 year old horse anything.  It's like teaching your 97 year old grandmother to play football, lol.  Just walk it, feed it and groom it.   "Horse sense"
35581
You should check out the Jockey club (jockeyclub.com) or the Bloodhorse (bloodhorse.com) which is "Focused on Thoroughbred racing and breeding in the United States."