The Paddock

EPM question

feeds@kickapps.com (srbar34) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:23:48 GMT

Hi everyone,

We've been treating a horse for 4 months with the typical pyrimethamine administered for EPM, and our vet wants to begin to supplement this treatment with Baycox, but we can't find Baycox. We've called around to several vet clinics, but they do not have order numbers for it. Our vet has not found a supplier either.

If someone knows a track vet that carries Baycox, or if someone could provide contact info for a reputable supplier, we'd greatly...

Favorite caretaker of all time??

feeds@kickapps.com (Hanover1) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:00:01 GMT

My vote goes to Charley Coleman. He rubbed more good horses than I ever went with. Ayers and Sugarcane Hanover just to name 2. I never saw Charley have a disagreement with a horse. He just had that way around them. Always easygoing and seemed to be in slow motion all the time. The horses responded well to him. He was with Simpson Sr. over 40 years, and helped me out of a jam a time or two. Some say that Sr. always gave him the good ones, but he earned them in my book. Charley has passed on,...

International Simulcast Conference

feeds@kickapps.com (rtabusdriver) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:30:27 GMT

Boy now I can rest easy. I am just so happy and reassured to know that everything is secure in the actual wagering systems because the industry SAYS IT IS. Thanks guys, I can rest easy and sleep well. Their explanation on late odds drops is that it reflects money posted a bit late after the pools have closed. Right guys. It never ceases to amaze me how often the horse grabbing the lead, flats or harness, reflects an odds drop. Why is is that a horse getting out last doesn't drop...

Harnesses?

feeds@kickapps.com (Crystal) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:09:29 GMT

Out and about shopping for a harness, wondering what people's opinions are. What harnesses are you using and why?

Thanks!

CS

THE VET......Take II

feeds@kickapps.com (Lastontothelead) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:03:49 GMT

Carried over from the original thread in General, AweSumMass and Hanover1 are going to hash out various treatments which should be a treat. Ready to take it all in fellas and anybody else who cares to join in. Out of my league.

I believe the first installment will be about injecting knees. I borrowed Hanover1's post to get the discussion started...no offense H1:

I respectfully agree to disagree on...

Training Problem?

feeds@kickapps.com (joe125) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:45:38 GMT
Hello,
The horses managed by a certain one of our trainers have exhibited terrible inconsistency. The most commonly occurring theme is that they look wonderful for the first three quarters of the race, then have absolutely no burst down the stretch. Obviously, if the horses were average, or never competed well against top-class competition, we couldn't expect much. But this is not the case. It has become a regular occurence for us to have a heavily favored...

Stem cell therapy?

feeds@kickapps.com (Hanover1) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:10:38 GMT
8 yr old Lava Man, a TB is now back in training after using this therapy on his ankles. A winner of over $5.5m, he is considered the greatest claim (50k) ever made, and a multiple G1 stakes winner. Are we using this to any degree? It seems that bows should react favorably if cell regeneration is the premise. Any thoughts, or examples of this therapy in use? What are the costs involved?

Winter Training Schedule

feeds@kickapps.com (gofir) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:27:02 GMT

I have a two year old pacer that did not train past 2:40 last year. Stayed sound but slow to develop. Turned him out in May and he's starting to look like a 2 year old now. Ready to start him again next month. Let's hear some ideas for a jogging and training schedule. Please be specific with training goals each month or even weekly goals. i.e, How many jog miles?. When to add more jog miles? When to start...

2yr old breaker

feeds@kickapps.com (redbowtie) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:18:58 GMT
I'm a looking for some oddball cures for a 2yr old pacer that keeps breaking. He has no health issues and will break at any given point on or during the race. He's ben on every size track and it doesnt matter. Does anyone have any out of the norm cures that may have worked for you in the past? I'm not a trainer but an owner and just curious.

US training methods Vs AUS Methods

feeds@kickapps.com (jimmy) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:48:43 GMT
Lets talk training methods, lets say we have a 3yr old colt, coming back into work after a 8 week lay off, and we hope to having firing by December, and compare the training method between these two country's. Should be interesting! We could include feeding ect.

Cheating??

feeds@kickapps.com (Hanover1) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:14:06 GMT
Im sure the title got your attention.....Now the real deal. A poster asked about ways he could get his horse to give 100% every time. He feels he is cheating a tad, and has feedback from drivers indicating as such. Horse also wont drop down when pulled at times. Appears to be a mental thing. I have communicated my thoughts on this to him in PM and public posts, now its YOUR TURN......come on guys......BVD and othersm, Im sure you can chime in.....

EPO..sad question

feeds@kickapps.com (Hanover1) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:48:03 GMT
I have a friend that has shallow pockets and has claimed a lower level type horse. IMO he is suffering from administration of this substance. I recommended he have his RBC checked, and place him on vitamin supplements. Anyone heard of bleeding a horse to help?? (I have...does it work?) His vet claims an overall anemia situation due to racing-his lines show nothing unusual to me.....I say turn him out awhile, but his situation does not support this answer. Tough situation....

Pacing Hobbles

feeds@kickapps.com (gofir) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:57:34 GMT
USTA's Youtube Channel has a video on how to hang hobbles on a pacer. Does a good job showing where to hang in terms of placement. However, no mention of length. How long should they be? Starting point? How to know when they are too long or short? What about skin irritation and how to treat? Looking forwad to your tips.

Mendin Tendons ??

feeds@kickapps.com (jimmy) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:18:23 GMT
Has any one tried this new treatment for damaged tendons? It was developed in the states for football players. Any feed back, good or bad, would be great. Thanks guys.
Cheers Jimmy.

Europe vs USA on the trot.....

feeds@kickapps.com (Hanover1) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:39:07 GMT
Clearly 2 different training styles here...with USA going after early money/speed to recoup return on investment quickly vs mature trotters grinding out miles (and longer) parked wide and using diverse strategy during trips.
What if anything have we learned as a result of the "invasion" we witnessed in the 80s by Team Nordin, and others including J Johnsenn (sp) Henrikson and others. Were they here for the purses, or the bloodstock to export? I did appreciate O Cassinni...

Grooms training your horse?

feeds@kickapps.com (Hanover1) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:07:51 GMT
If you were/are an owner, is there a problem with observing a caretaker training your horse on a regular basis? In years gone by, it was a regular practice, not without its problems, of course. Nowdays it seems, more and more barns dont even let grooms jog anymore for the most part.
Lets all weigh in on this trend.....how would your betting patterns change if you learned of this, and you are a bettor? Would it improve your likelyhood of claiming a horse, with intent to improve on the...

Trotting Hobbles....Love 'em or Dislike 'em

feeds@kickapps.com (Lastontothelead) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:53:48 GMT
In the July 2009 edition of Hoof Beats, the topic of trotting hobbles was discussed. For some, a blessing, others, they wish they were never invented. Since more than a third of all trotters now wear them and rising, they are obviously working for some trainers. Quite a coincidence that 3 Hambletonian starters are wearing them as well.

As Dave...

feeding before racing

feeds@kickapps.com (Scotland) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:53:31 GMT
What is the general concensus regarding when and what to feed before racing presuming your racing in the evening?

Trainer/Driver a thing of the past?? WHY?? Who is your favorite?

feeds@kickapps.com (Hanover1) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:24:45 GMT
In my day, the greats were both good at training and driving, even if they ran 100 head, i.e. Houghton, Simpson, Delvin and Joe O, ect....what happened? The state of harness these days is a sad reflection of yesterday....

I'm new to harness racing and need advice, please....

feeds@kickapps.com (possum) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:54:49 GMT
I have a little filly that was bred as a pacer but is a natural trotter. I've been told I have to try her as a pacer first because if she starts off trotting, I wouldn't be able to change to pacing later - is that really true? And if so, why?