Category: Race Horses

Paint Horse Racing goes digital in 2013

Paint Horse Racing—the industry’s only magazine dedicated to Paint racehorses and barrel racing horses—is transitioning to a free, digital-only format beginning with the January 2013 issue. The American Paint Horse Association encourages everyone interested in colorful, speed-bred horses to sign up for a complimentary subscription. The transition to a digital-only format has numerous benefits for the industry, including the opportunity for expanded content, integration of video and web links, and more timely information. APHA hopes the move will help expand awareness of these two important Paint Horse segments. In addition, Paint Horse Racing has signed on as

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STEVE HASKIN LIVE CHAT TO DISCUSS 135thKENTUCKY DERBY

The countdown to this year’s Derby continues as The Blood-Horse Senior Correspondent Steve Haskin conducts a live chat on Wed., April 15, from 4-6 p.m. EDT on BloodHorse.com. LEXINGTON, Ky. — April 14 — Join The Blood-Horse senior correspondent Steve Haskin for a lively live chat on his popular “Hangin’ with Haskin” blog on Wed., April 15, from 4-6 p.m. EDT onBloodHorse.com at http://cs.bloodhorse.com/blogs/horse-racing-steve-haskin/default.aspx. As part of BloodHorse.com’s comprehensive and complete coverage of this year’s “Run for the Roses,” Haskin will answer readers’ questions and provide his unparalleled insight and analysis drawn from more than 20 years covering the Kentucky Derby. The

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Horse off the race track

got a horse off the race track(hes been off almost two years) he is 6 now and a Tb.and he use 2 have a great pattern(i started him and broke him 2 a bit) i am 15…..he can fly and he loves to turn…..he slides around 1st and 3rd barrel…but 2nd he scotches and then when hes comming out like jumps right….

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Thoroughbred mare off the track

I have a 4 year old thoroughbred mare off the track and I have started
her on barrels. I’ve done all the slowwork with her backing up, etc. the
first time we walk or trot through the pattern she is fine, but the next
times she just gets hotter and hotter and wanting to run.

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Softer in the mouth than most horses of the track

I just bought a 5 year old gelding of the track. He is softer in the mouth than most horses of the track but still needs a little extra to teach him to stop a little easier. What do you suggest? Any information would be helpful. Thank You, Mickie Murray

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