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Horse Racing Tips

December 6th, 2008

You should not place your money on a horse simply because the horse racing tips you got from successful punters, jockeys, owners and trainers, and bookies said so. You must formulate your own horse racing system with regards to the trainer and jockey, ground and weather conditions, and the horse’s past performance and physical appearance. There’s no bible in horse racing’s volatile area, so do not take other people’s word for it.

Even if you get horse racing tips from the best bookies, successful punters, trainers, owners, and jockeys, you really should not take other people’s word on its own Read more…

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Five Things to Look For at a Horse Auction

November 19th, 2008

If you are looking to buy a horse at an auction, it is important to carefully assess the horses before the sale begins. Take the time to look them over, and develop an idea of what you would be willing to pay for each one before it enters the ring. Keep the following five tips in mind as you shop at auction.

1. Every Horse is there for a Reason

Horses wind up at auction for a reason. Sometimes it is because an owner has run out of money, or has not paid the bills, but more often there is something about a horse that makes it unsuitable for that owner Read more…

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Understanding Horse Legs and Horse Hands

October 21st, 2008

As a beginner, you will have likely learned that to use your hands, you need to pull on the reins, and to use your leg, you kick or squeeze the horse. While this is fine for beginners, as you advance in your skills, you will find that you need to use more subtle aids to get the results you need.

To understand how a horse reacts to the aids, you need to realize that a horse’s reactions are all based on a reaction to pressure. When a horse feels pressure, he will seek to release the pressure, usually by moving away from it Read more…

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