Learning All About Racehorse Partnerships

By Stacey Burt


The internet is a great resource for those who want to learn about new opportunities. Owning a racehorse is beyond the scope of many people, but racehorse partnerships are bringing this thrill within reach. By going online, those who want the excitement that come with 'the sport of kings' can learn about what is involved, the risks and rewards, and the legalities.

Owning a share of a horse gives an individual all the rights and privileges of sole ownership, with only a fraction of the responsibilities. Training fees, daily costs for feed and bedding, and expenses for grooms, farriers, and vets are all shared. So are expenses directly associated with racing, like jockey fees and entry fees.

Owners can visit the barn area - the backstretch - where daily tasks go on and horses go out for morning exercise and work-outs. This area is open only to licensed trainers, owners, exercise riders, jockeys and their agents, and grooms. For many, the backstretch is the most romantic part of the sport. There is hustle and bustle in the mornings, peace in the afternoon, and focused preparation at race time. After the race, there is a time of putting the horse to rest - cooling out, watering off, blanketing and bandaging - and the blow by blow replay of either victory or defeat.

There is also free admission to all parts of the clubhouse and grandstand, even the elevated area where trainers stand to watch their horses run. Then, of course, there's the 'holy sanctum' of the paddock and the ultimate thrill - being in the win picture - all special privileges open to owners. A win picture says it all to those in the know.

There are opportunities to join a partnership online. Thoroughbreds, standardbreds, and quarterhorses are all open to this form of ownership. Some of the top stables in the sport offer well-bred, fast horses to qualified people. One advantage to online opportunities is that the horses offered are already racing and in many cases have proved their ability to win and earn money.

This from of investment carries a lot of risk, but those who going into it are seldom looking for monetary profits. They are seeking to share in the excitement and live the dream of fame and fortune that racing affords. True financial investors often have many shares of different animals, like people who invest in mutual funds to minimize risk and maximize gain.

Trustworthy partners, good management at the top, and a clear, written agreement are vital to success. Partners may fail to pay their share or want to sell out, so remedies for this sort of scenarios must be established in writing. This protects the interests of all partners.

Owning a horse and watching it compete, as well as being part of every step along the way, is definitely on the bucket list for many. There is a wealth of information online, as well as great pictures of magnificent horses offered to those who want to buy a share. The whole exciting world of racing is open, and it can be enjoyed with a properly structured and operated partnership agreement.




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