Learning All About Racehorse Partnerships

By Stacey Burt


The internet is a great resource for those who want to learn about new opportunities. Owning a racehorse is beyond the scope of many people, but racehorse partnerships are bringing this thrill within reach. By going online, those who want the excitement that come with 'the sport of kings' can learn about what is involved, the risks and rewards, and the legalities.

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.

As an owner, an individual can visit the backstretch, or stable area, which is off limits to all but licensed personnel. The barn area is fun to see, all bustle and hurry during the morning exercise hours and perfect peace in the afternoons. Horses are either taken to the track by an exercise rider or a jockey or walked by hand around the shed-row or on a mechanical walking machine. Grooms clean the stalls, brush the horses, and wrap their legs with bandages. Trainers oversee everything and spend hours reading the racing form, checking out the competition and selecting races for their charges.

Ownership also involves free admission to all parts of the clubhouse and grandstand, including private boxes for watching the races and an exclusive dining area. Owners can visit the paddock before a race and the winning circle when their horse crosses the line in front. They can be in the win picture - and get an unbeatable wall decoration/souvenir.

Go online to find information on race horse partnering and opportunities to join top stables. All kinds of racing - thoroughbred, harness, and quarterhorse - are open to investors. Often horses offered are already racing - a great advantage, since many horses don't get that far - and earning money. Both claimers - horses put up for potential sale as a condition of entry - and stakes horses, which run for big purses, are offered.

This from of investment carries a lot of risk, but those who going into it are seldom looking for monetary profits. They are seeking to share in the excitement and live the dream of fame and fortune that racing affords. True financial investors often have many shares of different animals, like people who invest in mutual funds to minimize risk and maximize gain.

Trustworthy partners, good management at the top, and a clear, written agreement are vital to success. Partners may fail to pay their share or want to sell out, so remedies for this sort of scenarios must be established in writing. This protects the interests of all partners.

Owning a horse and watching it compete, as well as being part of every step along the way, is definitely on the bucket list for many. There is a wealth of information online, as well as great pictures of magnificent horses offered to those who want to buy a share. The whole exciting world of racing is open, and it can be enjoyed with a properly structured and operated partnership agreement.




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