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There are lots of great ways to find quality stables in your area but it’s hard to know where to turn. If you have questions about how to find the best place for your thoroughbreds we’ve got some suggestions:

Get Online: There are great message boards all over the web dedicated to talking about specific horse issues so get on your Satellite Internet and search them out. When you find a thread about your area, read through and even post!

Ask a Vet: Find the most reputable horse veterinarian in town and ask them who they’d use. When people in the industry recommend somewhere to you you can usually count on it being a quality care facility.

Ask a Neighboring Stable: Likewise, if you live in a smaller town near a bigger city, say, Athens to Atlanta, GA, find the best stable in the city (search it out online) and talk to them. If they’re big enough they’ll usually have some intel on all the best stables in the state which will at least help narrow your search down.

Caring for a horse is a big responsibility. Caring for a racehorse that is specially bred and trained for racing is another matter all together. Properly sustaining a racehorse is a lifelong commitment. If you want to win races, you must follow some basic rules.

You must know your breed and the ancestry of the horse from the moment it enters the world to determine traits that may need specific attention, both positive and negative.

Also, you must Read More »

Horse racing is a multi-billion dollar industry that takes place on six continents. It is an ancient sport; the Babylonians were known to race hot blooded horses. Today, different breeds of horses are raced, but the most popular, by far, is Thoroughbred racing.

The Thoroughbred industry is most prevalent in the United Kingdom and the United States. Thousands of foals are born each year, though only a small percentage actually go on to become racehorses.

Racehorses are not trained the same way Read More »

Horses come in many breeds, each one with a type of physique and mindset to do certain types of activities. The thoroughbred has been developed for racing and excels in it over all other breeds. The quarter horse was developed for racing and also has become the premier stock horse for working cattle. It’s musculature and calm mindset makes it the ideal horse to do ranch work. Draft horses do hard hauling work and their gentle nature makes them the best four-legged employees you can Read More »

Owning a horse for many children is like a dream come true. Trying to find the perfect horse may seem to be a huge undertaking. Here are some tips to help make that decision a little bit easier.

One of the most important things is to consider the age of the child. Children grow and mature at different rates. Determine what will be the horse’s primary purpose. Will your child be showing or trail riding? Are you looking for Read More »