Owing a race horse is one of the thrills of life relatively few people know. The 'sport of kings' can be hands-on or purely a spectator sport. For those who want the excitement without the often heavy cost, racehorse partnerships can be the answer.
An 'owner' has many privileges denied to the average race fan. They also incur the heavy costs of keeping a horse at the track and competing in races. There will be farrier and veterinarian fees, jockey and entry fees, and costs for insurance. Daily care requires the services of a trainer, groom, exercise boy, and perhaps hot-walker. There is also the feed, hay, and bedding. All of this adds up to forty or more dollars a day, depending on track and quality of racing.
Owners can visit the barn area - the backstretch - where daily tasks go on and horses go out for morning exercise and work-outs. This area is open only to licensed trainers, owners, exercise riders, jockeys and their agents, and grooms. For many, the backstretch is the most romantic part of the sport. There is hustle and bustle in the mornings, peace in the afternoon, and focused preparation at race time. After the race, there is a time of putting the horse to rest - cooling out, watering off, blanketing and bandaging - and the blow by blow replay of either victory or defeat.
There is also free admission to all parts of the clubhouse and grandstand, even the elevated area where trainers stand to watch their horses run. Then, of course, there's the 'holy sanctum' of the paddock and the ultimate thrill - being in the win picture - all special privileges open to owners. A win picture says it all to those in the know.
Thoroughbreds are offered online to those who want a share, as are standardbreds and quarterhorses. Top stables advertise horses already racing and earning money. The information provided details what is involved, including the name of the stable which will manage the entity and the trainer who will make most decisions. Interested parties can find lists of privileges and responsibilities.
Of course, going into this with an eye to making money is as risky as any investment on earth. Most winnings - if any - are taken up by expenses. The main rewards are being on the inside of a great sport, sharing the thrill of victory, and getting all the bragging rights that owning a racehorse affords. Investors who want monetary gains might want to have many shares in different animals, to minimize the risk of injury or loss.
It is absolutely vital to trust the partners involved, to have good decision makers at the head, and to have a written agreement that clearly sets forth rights and responsibilities. There should be clearly stated remedies for partners who don't pay their share or want to sell out, as well as provisions for distributing the proceeds if a horse is sold or if insurance is paid for loss or injury.
For information on opportunities, legalities, and horses up for sale, go online. There are also great pictures of magnificent animals running with all their heart. This is an exciting way to participate in a sport with immense history, romance, and excitement.
An 'owner' has many privileges denied to the average race fan. They also incur the heavy costs of keeping a horse at the track and competing in races. There will be farrier and veterinarian fees, jockey and entry fees, and costs for insurance. Daily care requires the services of a trainer, groom, exercise boy, and perhaps hot-walker. There is also the feed, hay, and bedding. All of this adds up to forty or more dollars a day, depending on track and quality of racing.
Owners can visit the barn area - the backstretch - where daily tasks go on and horses go out for morning exercise and work-outs. This area is open only to licensed trainers, owners, exercise riders, jockeys and their agents, and grooms. For many, the backstretch is the most romantic part of the sport. There is hustle and bustle in the mornings, peace in the afternoon, and focused preparation at race time. After the race, there is a time of putting the horse to rest - cooling out, watering off, blanketing and bandaging - and the blow by blow replay of either victory or defeat.
There is also free admission to all parts of the clubhouse and grandstand, even the elevated area where trainers stand to watch their horses run. Then, of course, there's the 'holy sanctum' of the paddock and the ultimate thrill - being in the win picture - all special privileges open to owners. A win picture says it all to those in the know.
Thoroughbreds are offered online to those who want a share, as are standardbreds and quarterhorses. Top stables advertise horses already racing and earning money. The information provided details what is involved, including the name of the stable which will manage the entity and the trainer who will make most decisions. Interested parties can find lists of privileges and responsibilities.
Of course, going into this with an eye to making money is as risky as any investment on earth. Most winnings - if any - are taken up by expenses. The main rewards are being on the inside of a great sport, sharing the thrill of victory, and getting all the bragging rights that owning a racehorse affords. Investors who want monetary gains might want to have many shares in different animals, to minimize the risk of injury or loss.
It is absolutely vital to trust the partners involved, to have good decision makers at the head, and to have a written agreement that clearly sets forth rights and responsibilities. There should be clearly stated remedies for partners who don't pay their share or want to sell out, as well as provisions for distributing the proceeds if a horse is sold or if insurance is paid for loss or injury.
For information on opportunities, legalities, and horses up for sale, go online. There are also great pictures of magnificent animals running with all their heart. This is an exciting way to participate in a sport with immense history, romance, and excitement.
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