Thursday, June 11, 2015

How To Buy A Racehorse

By Ericka Marsh


Money is invested in various business opportunities by lots of people. Through the investments, more money can be gained. Their lifestyles can also be improved.

While may people will be investing in things, others are investing in animals. Horse racing fans typically buy a racehorse and make them accumulate wins. Through such wins, they could be earning profits. A purchaser should be taking a few factors into account when he will be purchasing this breed.

If they have no idea regarding how this endeavor can be started, advices can be asked by the individuals from persons who have thoroughbreds already. Some advices can be provided by these persons, who might be their relatives, friends, or colleagues, that could be utilized by the owners whenever their own breeds will be taken care of. Some advices can also be asked from the horse trainers who have lots of experiences already related to the field.

Prior to purchasing this breed, the buyer should be having the knowledge necessary in making this purchase. This way, he could be obtaining the one that suits his needs. If he has no prior knowledge, he could be hiring a bloodstock agent, instead. This agent typically earns commissions in buying and selling thoroughbreds representing the purchaser. He should be considering several factors, like legality, experiences, expertise, or others, when selecting an agent.

A future owner should be considering the whole cost of this venture. He should be checking the price which a seller will be quoting for the breed. He should also be considering the amount he will be spending in purchasing essential things for his breed. These things may include its feeds, vaccinations, supplements, or others. The purchaser should see to it that he has enough budget in covering these expenditures.

There are three main ways that the buyers can employ so that they can make their purchases. They can acquire the breeds through claiming races, through auctions, and through direct purchases. In claiming races, the horses will have to run races and the veterinarians cannot inspect their conditions. In auctions, the organizers will classify these horses into different categories and the agents can view them at these events. In direct purchases, veterinarians can inspect the animals before the buyers will purchase them at their negotiated prices.

After possessing the thoroughbred, the owner should be hiring a good trainer. The professional will be training and preparing the animal for the race which it will be participating in. The owner should be looking for one with a favorable reputation for him to be expecting the best condition for his racehorse.

He should be registering the animal with a jockey club. This way, he could be receiving a racing license. This license will be allowing him of participating in a race. Various states are enacting various policies in controlling this event. The owner should be knowing all registration requirements in his respective state.

Colors should be applied for by the owners with these clubs. These colors will be used and worn by the jockeys whenever their horses will race. Their breeds can be distinguished from other owners through these colors.




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