Comments for Thoroughbreds for sale - Horses For Sale | Equine Gateway http://equinegateway.com Thu, 03 May 2012 06:47:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on HORSE racing? by kmnmiamisax http://equinegateway.com/horse-racing-4/#comment-261 kmnmiamisax Thu, 03 May 2012 06:47:00 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/horse-racing-4/#comment-261 http://www.ntra.com/tracks.aspx That's a link to an NTRA page... it has a map of the US and you can click on which state you live in and see what tracks are around. Not all tracks run all year long, but the ntra page should tell you if there's races now and should give you a link to the track's website. http://www.ntra.com/tracks.aspx

That’s a link to an NTRA page… it has a map of the US and you can click on which state you live in and see what tracks are around. Not all tracks run all year long, but the ntra page should tell you if there’s races now and should give you a link to the track’s website.

]]> Comment on horse racing? by bwj1963 http://equinegateway.com/horse-racing-3/#comment-252 bwj1963 Wed, 02 May 2012 08:48:09 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/horse-racing-3/#comment-252 T.V.G.COM T.V.G.COM

]]> Comment on Are there any hotels in walking distance of Churchill Downs? by Leo http://equinegateway.com/are-there-any-hotels-in-walking-distance-of-churchill-downs/#comment-249 Leo Wed, 02 May 2012 00:02:23 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/are-there-any-hotels-in-walking-distance-of-churchill-downs/#comment-249 If you are willing to walk about a mile there are a number of hotels you can chose from. Hell I have saved you some work and did the work for you. http://www.orbitz.com/App/ViewHotelSearchResults?null&retrieveParams=true&z=9c4d&r=6r&z=9c4e&r=6s&lastPage=interstitial If you are willing to walk about a mile there are a number of hotels you can chose from. Hell I have saved you some work and did the work for you.

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]]> Comment on kentucky derby? by Jesse M http://equinegateway.com/kentucky-derby-2/#comment-243 Jesse M Tue, 01 May 2012 14:27:21 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/kentucky-derby-2/#comment-243 Derby site list below; Bet "Big Brown" to win. jm Derby site list below; Bet "Big Brown" to win.
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]]> Comment on Horse Racing? by hhqh01 http://equinegateway.com/horse-racing-2/#comment-242 hhqh01 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:01:19 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/horse-racing-2/#comment-242 NO, I do not agree with you. As with any horse activity, (which one is yours?) their are cruel things that happen but that doesn't mean as a whole the sport is bad. I've seen more cruel things happen by little rich girls who beats the snot out of her horse if it didn't win her the stupid blue ribbon, then she doesn't feed it after being at the show all day or give it water 'cause she's going to teach that horse a lesson. NO, I do not agree with you.

As with any horse activity, (which one is yours?) their are cruel things that happen but that doesn’t mean as a whole the sport is bad.

I’ve seen more cruel things happen by little rich girls who beats the snot out of her horse if it didn’t win her the stupid blue ribbon, then she doesn’t feed it after being at the show all day or give it water ’cause she’s going to teach that horse a lesson.

]]> Comment on Ideal age of Horses in flat racing? by Bryan http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-226 Bryan Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:27 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-226 Although this is not necessary in all cases, the average of a horse competing in flat races in the US is generally between 2 and 5 years. Figures for steeplechasing are generally higher, between 5 and 9. Although this is not necessary in all cases, the average of a horse competing in flat races in the US is generally between 2 and 5 years. Figures for steeplechasing are generally higher, between 5 and 9.

]]> Comment on Ideal age of Horses in flat racing? by JSC http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-225 JSC Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:27 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-225 Sandra is correct- five is the prime age for a flat racer, however, she's correct on races geared for 3 year olds and is reason, the Classic is for three year olds..so I would say between 3-5 are prime ages I've seen horses up to 10 that have competed successfully..with that there is no set age for a race horse to retire, some are retired before their career even begins, some have very long successful careers, for example Alpena Magic retired at age 17. Not sure who holds record. Sandra is correct- five is the prime age for a flat racer, however, she’s correct on races geared for 3 year olds and is reason, the Classic is for three year olds..so I would say between 3-5 are prime ages I’ve seen horses up to 10 that have competed successfully..with that there is no set age for a race horse to retire, some are retired before their career even begins, some have very long successful careers, for example Alpena Magic retired at age 17. Not sure who holds record.

]]> Comment on Ideal age of Horses in flat racing? by Hannah http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-224 Hannah Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:27 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-224 It really depends on the horse. If the horse is extremely good as a 2 year old, then he will probably race as a 3 year old and possibly as a 4 year old. Most all of these horses are retired at age 3 or 4 if they are fillies. Other horses hit their prime later in life and race until they are 5 or 6. As a general rule, fillies are retired later than colts. It really depends on the horse. If the horse is extremely good as a 2 year old, then he will probably race as a 3 year old and possibly as a 4 year old. Most all of these horses are retired at age 3 or 4 if they are fillies. Other horses hit their prime later in life and race until they are 5 or 6. As a general rule, fillies are retired later than colts.

]]> Comment on Ideal age of Horses in flat racing? by DistantDiamond http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-223 DistantDiamond Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:26 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-223 ideal age...NONE! they shouldnt race..end of ideal age…NONE! they shouldnt race..end of

]]> Comment on Ideal age of Horses in flat racing? by Starlight 1 http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-222 Starlight 1 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:26 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-222 This depends to a certain extent on where you are in the world, Sharon. In the United States, racehorses begin their careers at age two, and are started under saddle and in training at the age of 15 months. This is LONG before horses in other sports begin their careers, mind you- and because this is true, it is also a major reason why these horses often break down and wind up dead before they are even fully grown. These animals are BABIES. Their bones and joints are simply not strong enough to stand up to the demands of race training. Add in other factors like poor genetics ( all modern Thoroughbreds are inbred at least to some degree, and many of them heavily so) the overfeeding and over conditioning practices that are employed on the farms where these horses are born and raised, the advent of synthetic racing surfaces at the tracks ( contrary to popular myth, Polytrack is NOT God's gift to racehorses) and you have a recipe for disaster. I have long held the belief that one of the best things that we could ever do for the sport of racing would be simply to RAISE the minimum racing age to 4 for the juvenile races and 5 for the graded stakes like the Triple Crown series. That alone would save THOUSANDS of equine lives, because it would allow these horses time to GROW UP and become mature animals before they were subjected to the demands of racing and race training. It would mean that these horses live longer and stay competitive for far longer periods too. Consider for a moment that the average age of a STEEPLECHASE horse ( those that race over fences) in the United States is between 6 and 9, and that many of the top chasers are still competitive into their teens. The reason these horses last so long and are so much stronger than their flat racing counterparts is because they start their careers a lot later and thus have time to grow up and become strong before they race. A strong, mature horse is far less prone to injuries. Now compare the career of the average steeplechaser with that of a flat racer, which typically starts running at 2 and often must be retired due to career ending injuries at age 3. I think that the difference between the two is pretty striking. But I'm also enough of a realist to understand that the economics of the racing industry mean that any change is going to be next to impossible to achieve without a major shift in the culture of the sport. This depends to a certain extent on where you are in the world, Sharon. In the United States, racehorses begin their careers at age two, and are started under saddle and in training at the age of 15 months. This is LONG before horses in other sports begin their careers, mind you- and because this is true, it is also a major reason why these horses often break down and wind up dead before they are even fully grown. These animals are BABIES. Their bones and joints are simply not strong enough to stand up to the demands of race training. Add in other factors like poor genetics ( all modern Thoroughbreds are inbred at least to some degree, and many of them heavily so) the overfeeding and over conditioning practices that are employed on the farms where these horses are born and raised, the advent of synthetic racing surfaces at the tracks ( contrary to popular myth, Polytrack is NOT God’s gift to racehorses) and you have a recipe for disaster. I have long held the belief that one of the best things that we could ever do for the sport of racing would be simply to RAISE the minimum racing age to 4 for the juvenile races and 5 for the graded stakes like the Triple Crown series. That alone would save THOUSANDS of equine lives, because it would allow these horses time to GROW UP and become mature animals before they were subjected to the demands of racing and race training. It would mean that these horses live longer and stay competitive for far longer periods too. Consider for a moment that the average age of a STEEPLECHASE horse ( those that race over fences) in the United States is between 6 and 9, and that many of the top chasers are still competitive into their teens. The reason these horses last so long and are so much stronger than their flat racing counterparts is because they start their careers a lot later and thus have time to grow up and become strong before they race. A strong, mature horse is far less prone to injuries. Now compare the career of the average steeplechaser with that of a flat racer, which typically starts running at 2 and often must be retired due to career ending injuries at age 3. I think that the difference between the two is pretty striking. But I’m also enough of a realist to understand that the economics of the racing industry mean that any change is going to be next to impossible to achieve without a major shift in the culture of the sport.

]]> Comment on Ideal age of Horses in flat racing? by Sandra S. http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-221 Sandra S. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:26 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/ideal-age-of-horses-in-flat-racing/#comment-221 A racehorse achieves peak ability at age five, but the classic age of three years and the escalating size of purses, breeding fees, and sale prices have led unfortunately to fewer races held with horses beyond age four. . Of about 60 races in the United States with purses of $100,000 or more, about half are open to horses older than three years. Regarding retire- Depends on each horse... there's is no specific age or average. Racehorses are usually retired when they are no longer sound, fast, or when the owner chooses another career for them. :) A racehorse achieves peak ability at age five, but the classic age of three years and the escalating size of purses, breeding fees, and sale prices have led unfortunately to fewer races held with horses beyond age four. . Of about 60 races in the United States with purses of $100,000 or more, about half are open to horses older than three years.

Regarding retire- Depends on each horse… there’s is no specific age or average. Racehorses are usually retired when they are no longer sound, fast, or when the owner chooses another career for them.

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]]> Comment on How often is a horse claimed in a claiming race? by toughblondehottie http://equinegateway.com/how-often-is-a-horse-claimed-in-a-claiming-race/#comment-220 toughblondehottie Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:21 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/how-often-is-a-horse-claimed-in-a-claiming-race/#comment-220 If they are all madens in the race then there will most likely be no chance of them being claimed. If they are all madens in the race then there will most likely be no chance of them being claimed.

]]> Comment on How often is a horse claimed in a claiming race? by Keith M http://equinegateway.com/how-often-is-a-horse-claimed-in-a-claiming-race/#comment-219 Keith M Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:21 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/how-often-is-a-horse-claimed-in-a-claiming-race/#comment-219 Our thoroughbred rules for claiming say you must have had a horse run during that meeting at that track before you can claim a horse (therefore the comment of not claiming from another trainer or owner and claims only coming from outside tracks is not true). There is also a first/one-time claim rule for new owners. Therefore fewer horses get claimed early in the meeting and more as the meet goes on. Also, you must continue to run a claimed horse at that track through the end of the meet. Again making the end of the meeting more claim friendly. It's probably close to one per race. Many races have no claims and I've seen as many as four claimed out of a race. There is an unwritten rule not to claim a horse from a one horse stable, but that doesn't work either because we were a one horse stable and had our 3 year old filly claimed at Philadelphia Park. Claiming works for keeping equally talented horse running against each other but can be a bad thing for the little guys who just want to be apart of the whole experience Our thoroughbred rules for claiming say you must have had a horse run during that meeting at that track before you can claim a horse (therefore the comment of not claiming from another trainer or owner and claims only coming from outside tracks is not true). There is also a first/one-time claim rule for new owners. Therefore fewer horses get claimed early in the meeting and more as the meet goes on. Also, you must continue to run a claimed horse at that track through the end of the meet. Again making the end of the meeting more claim friendly. It’s probably close to one per race. Many races have no claims and I’ve seen as many as four claimed out of a race. There is an unwritten rule not to claim a horse from a one horse stable, but that doesn’t work either because we were a one horse stable and had our 3 year old filly claimed at Philadelphia Park.

Claiming works for keeping equally talented horse running against each other but can be a bad thing for the little guys who just want to be apart of the whole experience

]]> Comment on How often is a horse claimed in a claiming race? by bwj1963 http://equinegateway.com/how-often-is-a-horse-claimed-in-a-claiming-race/#comment-218 bwj1963 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:21 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/how-often-is-a-horse-claimed-in-a-claiming-race/#comment-218 about 1 per race....if you average it out.... a good play is always a trainer who claims out of a race, he has a horse in..... all claims must be in before 15 minutes to post. if more than 1 trainer puts in a claim they draw numbers from a cup the trainer with the number 1 wins the right to claim that horse. if horse wins race, old owners get to take photo and purse winnings. if horse breaks down on track, then the new owners have a lame horse to deal with. about 1 per race….if you average it out….
a good play is always a trainer who claims
out of a race, he has a horse in…..
all claims must be in before 15 minutes to
post. if more than 1 trainer puts in a claim
they draw numbers from a cup the trainer
with the number 1 wins the right to claim
that horse. if horse wins race, old owners
get to take photo and purse winnings. if
horse breaks down on track, then the new
owners have a lame horse to deal with.

]]> Comment on How often is a horse claimed in a claiming race? by terri c http://equinegateway.com/how-often-is-a-horse-claimed-in-a-claiming-race/#comment-217 terri c Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:54:21 +0000 http://equinegateway.com/how-often-is-a-horse-claimed-in-a-claiming-race/#comment-217 It truly depends on the field - if its early in the season - most claiming races are run with the understanding between horseman that you dont actually claim another stables horse - of course people from other tracks dont necessarily abide by those "rules" of ettiquette.Its always a risk.Later in the season.the odds go up if your running a horse whos qualified for end of season stakes .Ive seen entire cards go with no one claiming a soul.And Ive seen many go on a single card.Its like racing its self - it can go either way. It truly depends on the field – if its early in the season – most claiming races are run with the understanding between horseman that you dont actually claim another stables horse – of course people from other tracks dont necessarily abide by those "rules" of ettiquette.Its always a risk.Later in the season.the odds go up if your running a horse whos qualified for end of season stakes .Ive seen entire cards go with no one claiming a soul.And Ive seen many go on a single card.Its like racing its self – it can go either way.

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