Tuesday, April 18, 2017

How To Buy A Racehorse


By Ericka Marsh


Many people are investing their money in several business opportunities. With such investments, they could be gaining more money. They could be improving their lifestyles, too.

While things are invested in by most people, animals are also being invested in by others. For horse racing fans, wins are accumulated after they buy a racehorse. Through these wins, profits can be earned. A couple of factors should be taken into account by the purchasers whenever these breeds will be purchased.

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.

Before they will purchase their breeds, the buyers should have the necessary knowledge to make these purchases. This way, they will be able to obtain the ones that are suitable for their needs. If they do not possess such knowledge, they can hire bloodstock agents, instead. These agents usually earn commissions when they will buy and sell thoroughbreds in behalf of the purchasers. They have to consider some factors, such as their legalities, their experiences, their expertise, and others, when they will select these agents.

The entire costs of this endeavor should be considered by the buyers. The prices quoted by the sellers for the breeds should be checked. The amounts that will be spent when important things will be bought for the breeds should also be considered. Feeds, supplements, vaccinations, and others are included in these things. These purchasers should ensure that enough budgets are available to have these expenses covered.

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.

Once they have these thoroughbreds in their possessions, the owners should hire good trainers. These professionals will train and prepare the animals for the races that they will participate in. The owners should look for those who have favorable reputations so that they can expect good conditions for their racehorses.

The animals should be registered with specific jockey clubs. Through this, racing licenses will be received by them. They will be allowed by these licenses to have various races participated in. Different policies are enacted by different states to have these events controlled. The registration requirements for their respective areas should be known by the owners.

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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