Book on retraining exracehorses wins ahp award expert. Anna ford is the thoroughbred program director for new vocations racehorse adoption, which was founded in 1992 to offer retiring racehorses a safe haven, rehabilitation, and continued education through placement in experienced and caring homes. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to support the new vocations racehorse adoption program. Here they go on to explain the over issues that need to be considered with an exracehorse. Go on a 40minute trail ride, or 20 to 30 minutes of walking and trotting. Beyond the track new edition anna morgan ford with. Ror is the official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing through injury, old age or a lack of ability. Retraining of racehorses ror is a national animal welfare organization in the united kingdom. A stepbystep guide to retraining harness racehorses for pleasure use, specifically geared towards standardbreds and their strengths and weaknesses. This short book advises on acquiring, caring for and working with an exracehorse. Discover how retraining of racehorses help former racehorses train for a successful life beyond horseracing and meet equine heroes of the sport. Retraining the harness racehorse 5th edition by mary a.
Retraining the thoroughbred from racecourse to riding horse new edition by anna morgan ford 2018, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. I have dealt with babies before but this is a different beast. Welcome to my horse handbook do you ever wish your horse had come with an instruction manual. Retraining the thoroughbred from racecourse to riding horse by ford, anna morgan, oconnor, karen, heintzberger, amber isbn. Retraining the thoroughbred from racehorse to riding horse online books in format pdf. In the book scott says keep it simple, stay focused and be patient it will all be worth it and it is. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Everything else will fall into place with time as long as the horse is. Adapted from the new edition of the book beyond the track and reprinted with permission from trafalgar square books.
Retraining the thoroughbred from racehorse to riding. This is carried out prior to having a saddle fitted to their backs giving them time to adapt to their new surroundings without the hindrance of a rider. Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their great heart and willingness to go the extra mile, offthetrack thoroughbreds ottbs have proven to be the ultimate equine partner in a host of disciplines. Over 6,600 retired thoroughbreds and standardbreds have been placed in qualified homes through new vocations efforts since its inception. In this revised edition of the book that thoroughbred and horse training experts have called. Where a horse is clearly more obstinate, it is important to rule out reasons which may be contributing this behaviour such as an illfitting. A few tips on retraining the off the track racehorse.
He rode racehorses, owned them and trained them and went on to be a journalist. Retraining thoroughbreds for dressage dressage today. A life after racing by cook, fred, simmonds, rowena jane isbn. Retraining your ottb trinity run ottbs after care and. Having retrained ex racers before, and having had some time out from this, i found this book a great tool for reminding me of some very helpful training tips.
The charity promotes the versatility and adaptability of racehorses for other equestrian activities and provides the necessary infrastructure and funding to care for former racehorses that would otherwise be. Leg aids, ottb, racehorse, reschooling, retired, retraining, thoroughbred about lorna leeson on a mission to reach millions of equestrians all over the world to help them have better conversations with their horses, lorna is the host of the daily strides podcast. In the first in the series on ground training, fred and rowena cook of equine management and training start from the very beginning to introduce the idea of working on the ground as well as the equipment you will need. About us retraining of racehorses ror is british horseracings official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. For a variety of reasons, including stress, soreness, and medications, many racehorses leave the track with ulcers or chronic poor digestion. Rather than yielding to rein pressure, the ottb is more likely to lean on your hands and go even faster. Our mission is to assist buyers of former race horses. How to retrain a racehorse my retired racehorse project know the. Retraining a former racehorse by priscilla clark 661. To help and encourage new thoroughbred owners this training guide is offered to any and all who will take one of these wonderful horses into their hearts and. Finally, she provides the stepbystep process of retraining the ottb that her program has successfully used for years, with routine work in the round pen, on the longe line, and under saddle. Retraining the thoroughbred from racecourse to riding horse revised edition by anna morgan ford isbn.
The most important thing when retraining a racehorse, as with most horses, is to get them going forward and straight under saddle. A life after racing if you have a horse out of training or are about to embark on retraining one, then you may consider that reeducating racehorses a life after racing is a book you should read the exracehorse, in the right hands and with the correct training, is an extremely versatile athlete. Retraining of racehorses dressage the crystal system. When he stops displaying signs of fatigue after these rides, add a few minutes of cantering or loping but remember when you increase the intensity of his exercise program, you must decrease the duration. In this revised edition of the book that thoroughbred and horse training experts have called breakthrough racehorse literature, superior, a winner, and the ultimate in training manuals, readers learn everything they need to transition an ottb from life at the track to life out back. Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic. In this revised edition of the book that thoroughbred and horse training experts have called breakthrough racehorse literature, superior, a winner, and the. Meet the horses live horses at close quarters retraining of racehorses. A former racehorse may not initially understand all the aids and will physically feel more rigid because of the type of work a racehorse receives. Retraining your ottb one of the first things youll notice when you climb aboard the typical ottb is that he is practically clueless about traditional rein aids.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. A true love of the ottb informs every page, and author anna morgan ford now operates a retraining facility called new vocations, so she knows both sides of the. Both authors bring years of standardbred retraining experiences to the work, and share them throughout the book. Retraining of racehorses ror is british horseracings official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. The fact that actual training charts and trainers notes are provided is what makes this book priceless, as you cannot get that with nafzger unfortunately. Book on retraining exracehorses wins ahp award beyond the track. Exracehorses continue to gain in popularity, and there are countless success stories of these horses going on to have successful careers as competition horses, lesson horses, and even trail horses.
In truth, they can become the most superb partners for the recreational rider and even develop into useful competition prospects. Retraining the thoroughbred from racehorse to riding horse and read beyond the track. How to retrain a horse to ride after a long off period. This article about retraining a racehorse originally appeared in the october 2019 issue of horse illustrated magazine. Renowned for their amazing athleticism and unparalleled work ethic, and famed for their great heart and willingness to go the extra mile, offtrack thoroughbreds ottbs have proven to be the ultimate equine partners in a host of disciplines. Beyond the track new edition horse and rider books. Tips for exracehorse shopping online expert advice on. I cant recommend this book enough to help create a bond that will ensure a great partnership between horse and rider. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sadly many will face an uncertain future and are often unfairly regarded as too broken down or bad tempered to make good riding horses. It was established by the british horseracing authority in 2000 and is a registered charity under english and scottish law.
Retraining definition of retraining by the free dictionary. In the first part of this feature, fred and rowena looked at how to select and horse and what to expect from a horse straight out of training. How to buy and retrain a racehorse by peggy jett pittenger. The book is full of helpful detail and sound common sense, and is a source of encouragement when you and your exracer have just had another setback. Retraining the racehorse is not rocket science but with patience, experience and empathy racehorses can successfully make the transition from racehorse to riding horse. This site is dedicated to the thoroughbred breed but many of the suggestions you will find will work for any breed. Beyond the track is a great book, it explains alot about how horses live and train at the track so. Written by a racehorse trainer who is the daughter of a racehorse trainer, it is not critical of the racing industry but it is knowledgeable of the special needs these horses develop. Tim was one of the most qualified people ever connected with horse racing. Retraining of racehorses collections at palace house. Retraining racehorses exracehorse retraining book retraining the racehorse to give him. Retraining the thoroughbred from racehorse to riding horse by anna morgan ford and amber heintzberger won first prize in the equinerelated book category of the american horse publication awards contest. We have many years of experience and this site is where we will share the lessons we, and our horses, have learned. If you happen to be one of the 20,000 people to visit the rrtp website during our recent retired racehorse trainer challenge, then you saw on video the process from day one to week five of four recently retired racehorses with three very competent professional trainers.
Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. Thoroughbred retraining can be challenging but is extremely rewarding. Retraining the thoroughbred from racehorse to riding horse. Beyond the track a fabulously illustrated, updated edition of the bestselling guide to giving thoroughbreds a new start in life off the track. Churchill downs starting gate churchill downscoady photography part of the continuing series kentucky derby 101 which follows a horse on the journey to starting in the kentucky derby.