BUYING A THOROUGHBRED HORSE

BUYING A THOROUGHBRED HORSE? Most modern day race horses are known as thoroughbreds. The name accurately describes this breed as they all have been very thoroughly bred, meaning that they come from a blood line of champions. While this type of horse is great for galloping, there are other types such as standardbred and quarter horseswhich excel at other types of races. Therefore, it is important you research as much as possible before you purchase and this article can help you. Owner or co owner? Before buying a horse, it is essential that you take the time to research in depth all the possible sellers and organizations. Pick the one which suits you, your racing expectations and your budget.When you have decided on the type and the seller it is of equal importance to research any  information about the seller including viewing the sellers registration card. All professional racing sellers must provide interested buyers with a registration card featuring information about themselves and the horse. If you have...

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Buying a Thoroughbred Racehorse?

Owning a racehorse is an exhilarating, rewarding pursuit if you know how to play the game. But sometimes the Thoroughbred racehorse world can be  confusing. In order to invest properly, you must decide if you have the knowledge to buy on your own or if you need some help. If you know very little about buying racehorses, a bloodstock agent can help in advising you and recommending the best horse to suit your budget. OnceOff can help both you and your agent search for the ideal horse that will suit you. If you need any help do not hesitate to contact us : info@onceoff.com. You can buy a racehorse in one of four ways: through a claiming race, at auction, leasing or through a private purchase on-line or off-line. - Claiming races literally have the horses running for sale. The price of the horse is set before the race, based on their quality. Vets cannot inspect the...

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