Backyard Race Horse: the Training Manual: A Comprehensive Off-Track Program for Owners and Trainers
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Book Description
From training horses at the farm to hauling livestock and equipment to the race track, this hands-on manual covers everything a competent horse owner needs to know to get involved in horse racing. Extensive discussions examine how to exercise horses, keep a horse sound, and prepare for the race. Specifics on monitoring horses' legs, dispensing medication, and track personnel round out this in-depth manual. Included is a directory of thoroughbred racetracks and organizations.
This hands-on manual covers everything a beginner needs to know to get involved in horse racing. Topics include how to exercise horses, how to prepare horses immediately prior to a race, medication, and building a track. Useful information on how to monitor the horses' legs, how not to train a young horse aggressively, and how to turn a farm into a race track on a budget is provided. Included is a directory of thoroughbred race tracks and organizations.
About the Author
Janet Del Castillo has trained racehorses for more than 20 years. She lives in Winter Haven, Florida. Lois Schwartz has owned horses and has written various equine articles. She lives in Brooksville, Florida.
Backyard Race Horse: the Training Manual: A Comprehensive Off-Track Program for Owners and Trainers,Janet Del Castillo,Lois Schwartz,Prediction Publications,1884475027,Animals,Equestrian,Horse Racing,Horses - Showing/Training,Pets,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Horses & ponies,Sports & Recreation / Equestrian
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