Thursday, October 24, 2013

How To Choose The Best Racing Horse Trainers

By Chasity Sheppard


Owning a racehorse can be a very expensive venture. Some get into it just for the sheer pleasure of having such a priced possession. You may own one, but not win a lot of races. However, if you are buying one so that you can get return on your investments, then you will need someone who can train it to be a winner. Consider the following points when hiring racing horse trainers.

Honesty is the most basic quality you should look for. The trainer will not only train the horse, but also this is the person will be in charge of your winnings. They will also ensure that the relevant fees such as track charges, payments for vet products, and transport fees are remitted in time. You will, therefore, need someone you can trust.

Take a visit to the studio. You should see what you would be paying for. Ensure the individual uses professional products and quality gear. You should also attend a racing when one of his horses is participating. You can see the quality of the equestrian right away on the tracks.

Contact some owners of horses. Ask them a few questions regarding the relationship they have with the trainer. If you find that most of the investors are happy and would recommend the individuals they have, then you are off to a good start. If they have any issues, then try to get more information and make a decision based on enough information.

Check for qualities of horsemanship. You need someone with a keen eye. This will be important in knowing the type of horse to purchase and when it is at its peak. It is also important that one knows the fitness of the fitness of the animal. This will help in entering the racehorse into races that it can win.

Your trainer should keep you posted on the progress of the animal. You must know whether you are actually getting the services that you are paying for. You will also need information on how you are fairing on financially. Therefore, ensure that you choose a specialist that you have a good rapport with so that you can communicate when need be.

Check the skills the individual has. Apart for the daily care of the animals, one also needs to be knowledgeable on feeding requirements at different ages, grooming and preparation for exercise, and maintenance of the stalls. The individual should also be able to work together with veterinarians and blacksmiths in the upkeep of the racehorse.

Ensure the individual is well trained. Training provides one with skills in Thoroughbred or even Standardbred racing, depending on the preferences of the person. Lack of professional fitness plan may cause injuries that may even cause unnecessary lameness to the horse.

Check how long the individual has been training racehorses. You do not want to put your money on someone who cannot guarantee you winnings. Check the track record as well to ensure that they have been winning.

When you have quality racing horse trainers, you will surely get your money back. However, you must be prepared for few losses at the start. Very rarely does a racehorse give returns in the first year.




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