cost of ownwership
Is it true that it costs ~ $1700/monthly to maintain a racehorse??How do owners do it and race at venues like freehold where the purses are pathetic?? How do you guys do it?? I am not an owner, but...
View ArticleDoes anyone know where I can find a used jog cart and harness for sale?
I am looking to purchase a used jog cart and harness anyone know of anyplace where I can find one?
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Please help.... I just bought a horse Albert T and I want to register him
Please help.... I just bought a horse Albert T and I want to register him in my name. Does anyone know where and how to do that?
View Articlelooking for an interested trainer
I've owned horses for about ten years, usually one at a time. My most recent was claimed at YR in Jan. for 25k. My problem is that I'd like to get back in at YR, at a little lower level- 10/15, and my...
View ArticleLooking for George D'Aiello
If you know how to reach him please PM me. Am trying to find him in regards to papers needing to be transferred. I can PM back our farm email so no private info is given out.
View ArticleYearling Sale on the 'Net
OnGait.com has recently announced a two week yearling sale on-line. Do you think this will fly? Or do you prefer seeing the horse in the flesh, sort of speak? It will be interesti...Read More
View Articlenew owners
As a trainer I believe we need to introduce new people to our sport. I am sure there are people out there that would be interested in owning a horse if they realized how easy it is to get started. I...
View ArticleTaxes??
I am new to the owner side of the business and I wanted to know how the taxes on the horse's earnings works and can you write off trainer bills as the cost of the business? My horse is a 2 yr old now,...
View ArticleRacing Partnerships
Has anyone had experiences with racing partnerships such as the VIP Stables or Stake Your Claim Stables? Besides the already excessive expenses in owning a horse, there seems to be additional expenses...
View ArticleLooking for Lisa Pilcher
Lisa and I were neighbors. I had moved away. I am getting a new ott Standardbred, wanted to share the name with her. I think shes related to one of her winners! Christine
View ArticleOwnership No Longer Worth The Investment ?
I've been interesting in harness racing since 1970. My first harness track that I attended was Greenwood in Ontario and the featured FFA race was going for $23,000. Yearly expenses must have been in...
View ArticleWinter Turnout
I have a yearling that is broke and jogging. I am looking for a farm in the south that will do a turnout for 2 months or less. Also, a little jogging before he ships up North to get ready for the NYSS...
View ArticleA Shot of Jack Daniels ?
Frank Antonacci offers this relatively pain-free deal to attract new owners and racing fans. A one-time $500 payment gets you a (very) small piece of newly acquired yearling trotter Bourbon Slush with...
View ArticleLay-up barn question/discussion
I have worked for trainers and really enjoy treating lay-ups. I want to own my own barn (at home) and offer short term rest care, old-fashioned "hands on" lay-up care, and short term boarding for...
View ArticleSelling
When selling or buying a horse how do you go about finding it's value. I have never been involved in the private sale of a horse but have heard some interesting stories.
View ArticleThe Breaking Rule what do you think about the judges decision race 10 at The...
please look at the 10th race at the red mile on aug 30 2012 and tell me if you think the correct decision was made in reguards to "the breaking rule" ? thanks look again at the finish and I'm not...
View ArticleNeed For New Owners
Harness Racing's No. 1 Need: New Owners An analysis By Bill...Read More
View ArticleProgram to Connect Equine Professionals to Help Horses in Crisis
The Humane Society of the United States Launches Safe Stalls Horse Rescue NetworkProgram to Connect Equine Professionals to Help Horses in Crisis(Dec. 5, 2012)—The Humane Society of the United...
View ArticleHas this outfit completely lost their mind....
I read this article by this company that I've never heard of in my life and couldn't believe what I was reading. In these times when we desperately need new ownership to sustain this industry. Who...
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