This conversation with Wayne Mackey is all about training young horses through the transition from green broke farm horses, to life on the racetrack. He discusses, gate training, sore shins, early breezes, and working in sets. It is all about track-limating; learning to be a race horse. Wayne’s success with many Grade 1 winners gives him wide experience in getting youngsters through this complex phase of training successfully.

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Mike Lauer, a veteran horseman, who has over 50 years of owning racehorses, 10,000 starts and $30 million plus in purses, shares his insights about owning race horses and having success at a reasonable cost. In some years, he has raced in as many as 9 states, so he knows the racing landscape. His horses span the spectrum, from Graded Stakes to base level claimers.

Mike Lauer, was one of the first trainers to be suspended for a Metformin Contamination positive test. That was before HISA revised its’ position to defer active suspensions for metformin positives in June ’24. The practical information Mike shares on casual contamination is very informative for racehorse owners.

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This conversation with Brian Schartz of Pennsylvania explains his history of racehorse ownership. He has raced successfully in many states, but now focuses on the racetracks in the mid-Atlantic region. Brian races at all levels and expands on how he selects and works with the people that train and care for his stable.


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