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If you
can't find an answer to your question, e-mail
us: FAQ@thoroughbrednetwork.org
Please glance through the following list of
common questions and problems before contacting
the Thoroughbred Network.
Is
an Ex-racehorse best for me?
Good question!
These horses are NOT for beginners! Although extremely
intelligent and quite worldly in their life experiences,
as far as riding skills, they have only been taught
to gallop at 38 miles an hour, steering is not well
ingrained, and whoa literally means stop in a half
a mile as quick stops on the racetrack could mean
injury. They need professional retraining or an
experienced horse person to teach them new skills.
Please visit the Ex-Racehorse Resources page for
more information on this topic.
What
is the best way to find a thoroughbred?
Anyone
seriously looking to acquire a Thoroughbred off
the track will visit the Horses Available Section
often as new listings and fee reductions of current
listings might come in daily. Prospective buyers
may also place their name and desired horse requirements
on the Horses Wanted List which is then distributed
to the trainers and owners on the backside barn
area of the racetrack. PLEASE NOTE: Not all trainers
have the time to use the list and make phone calls.
Serious buyers are encouraged to not rely on this
list alone but to make contact with the trainers
themselves from the listings in the sale sections.
Can
I list my former racehorse on the Thoroughbred Network
website?
Our mission
statement is to help the unwanted racehorses coming
directly from the racing industry and we cannot
use our resources to list any and all former racehorses.
However, if you email us or call us, we can usually
help you write an ad or direct you to websites where
you can list your horse or have other ideas for
you.
Can
I donate my horse to Thoroughbred Network?
No. If
your horse is a Thoroughbred coming directly from
the racing industry, whether at the track or a farm,
whether an aged broodmare or a weanling, you may
contact TN and we can connect you to the affiliate
nearest you to discuss this matter.
How
does Thoroughbred Network help?
Thoroughbred
Network offers educational assistance regarding
the thoroughbred.
