Retrain a race horse book

Retraining the thoroughbred from racehorse to riding horse ford, anna morgan, heintzberger, amber on. If you have a horse out of training or are about to embark on retraining one, then you may consider that reeducating racehorses a life after racing is a book you should read. Adapted from the new edition of the book beyond the track and reprinted with permission from trafalgar square books. Retraining the thoroughbred from racecourse to riding horse revised edition by anna morgan ford isbn. Standardbreds are more versatile than you might think. Every single sentence of this book rings true to my own experience and all the best literature ive read on the subject of retraining a retired race horse. Retraining of racehorses ror is british horseracings official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. In this revised edition of the book that thoroughbred and horse training experts have called breakthrough racehorse literature, superior, a winner, and the. This book takes the accumulated experience and knowledge of horse trainer scott brodiemanager of the new south wales thoroughbred rehabilitation trust. Every year, thousands of horses are retired from the track. As a consequence of our vast knowledge and experience of retraining racehorses we were asked to write a book on the subject. Retraining the thoroughbred from racecourse to riding horse.

The incredible little book of 10,001 names for horses. In the world of thoroughbred racing, one of the greatest compliments given a successful trainer is he or she gets along with his horses. Racehorse retraining to help you get the best out of your ex racehorse. A life after racing by cook, fred, simmonds, rowena jane isbn. Race horse retraining and adoption center, inc 683 lake ave, saratoga springs, new york 12866 rated 4. Retraining the thoroughbred from racehorse to riding horse by anna morgan ford and amber heintzberger won first. We ask the experts what steps you should take once you have got your new ex racehorse home. This article about retraining a racehorse originally appeared in the october 2019 issue of horse illustrated magazine. Book on retraining exracehorses wins ahp award expert. Go on a 40minute trail ride, or 20 to 30 minutes of walking and trotting.

Retraining the harness racehorse taborton equine books. When he stops displaying signs of fatigue after these rides, add a few minutes of cantering or loping but remember when you increase the intensity of his exercise program, you must decrease the duration. How to retrain a racehorse my retired racehorse project know the signs. Overall ive found this book very helpful in beginning the retraining process for my ottb.

I recommend this book to any potential ottb off the track thoroughbred owner. The black stallion by walter farley, the girl in the next room by ki longfellow, good dog, bad dog by ki longfellow, shadow. Welcome to my horse handbook do you ever wish your horse had come with an instruction manual. A life after racing and over 8 million other books are. A life after racing cook, fred, simmonds, rowena jane on. Retraining the thoroughbred from racehorse to riding horse at. How to select prospects, train them to ride and canter. This book takes the accumulated experience and knowledge of horse trainer. Retraining the thoroughbred from racecourse to riding horse anna ford, amber heintzberger on. How to retrain a horse to ride after a long off period. Retraining the thoroughbred from racehorse to riding horse. Retraining the thoroughbred from racehorse to riding horse anna morgan ford.