As 2023 draws to a close, the TDN is asking industry members to name their favorite moment of the year. Send yours to suefinley@thetdn.com
Easy one. My favorite moment was in February when Lane's End Farm called and said that Flightline was enjoying his new career as a stallion.
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Aushorse has released its 2024 Investor's Guide, which pulls together the latest information on the Australian Thoroughbred industry. The guide presents investors with plenty of reasons to participate in the industry, according to Aushorse, including: Australia will host a race worth a million dollars or more every 3.8 days in 2024, while prizemoney across the country has soared 45% in the past five years; the average prizemoney per race in Australia is A$50,800; and in four of the past five years Australia has hosted more of the top-rated Group 1 races than any other jurisdiction.
“It's incredible that there are close to 100 races worth a million dollars or more next year, but it's also really important that the average race value has also soared, giving all owners a chance to get a return on their investment,” says Tom Reilly, chief executive of Aushorse. “As we have seen with the recent breeding stock sales in the Northern Hemisphere, the top end of the market is very buoyant and Australia offers those high-end investors a wonderful opportunity. What's more, as anyone who went to a major race meeting during spring would testify, racing is very much part of the Australian way of life.”
The guide also delves into sales statistics and reports that the price of the top colts and fillies in Australia is significantly lower than in other yearling markets.
“The guide gets a huge amount of cut through, especially with people overseas,” says Aushorse chairman Antony Thompson. “If you're investing in a significant scale in the global bloodstock industry, then the Guide makes clear that you really need to be involved here.”
The Investor's Guide, which has been designed to be easily viewed from mobile devices, is available at investorsguide.aushorse.com.au
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As 2023 draws to a close, the TDN is asking industry members to name their favorite moment of the year. Send yours to suefinley@thetdn.com
My favorite memory of 2023 (other than me bawling my eyes out standing there watching Cody's Wish enter the winner's circle with Cody Dorman waiting for him at Santa Anita, which still makes me cry) was being at Keeneland with Liz Crow to watch our homebred and Liz's purchase Gina Romantica win her second Grade I there at 11-1 odds (I bet her, too!) AND then not 10 minutes later, another one of our homebreds Three Witches won the GIII Princess Rooney, a 'Win and You're In' at Gulfstream Park!
I literally could not express the happiness of that day into words, but my unfiltered reaction of pure joy screaming my head off, jumping around like crazy and my not-so-graceful leap into my husband's arms was somehow caught on video and made its way around social media circles. I should have been quite embarrassed but to watch the video again just reminds me why I breed AND LOVE Thoroughbred racehorses!
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Question:Â What are your recommendations for exercising horses during the winter months? Do you have any tips for cooling them off?
Response:Â Continuing to exercise your horse throughout the winter months can help keep them in shape and healthy if you have a safe space to do so. Reduced activity in the winter can lead to stocking up, loss of muscle condition, and weight gain.
Bitter cold, snow depth, and ice are just a few challenges we face in Minnesota when it comes to exercising horses outside during winter.
Before working your horse, check for and remove compacted snow and ice (snow balls) from their hooves.
When riding in the snow, be mindful of snow depth and your horse's fitness. Deep, heavy, or wet snow can stress tendons and lead to injury. Additionally, riding in these conditions is hard work and may not be appropriate for an unfit horse.
Never ride or work your horse on ice.
What if you have poor footing for exercise and no access to an indoor arena? Most horses handle having the winter off very well. If you want to encourage your horse to move during turnout, try placing hay in multiple spots around their lot. Hand walking is also a good option for horses that tend to stand by the hay feeder all day or are stocked up.
If you are fortunate enough to have a safe space to work your horse over winter, make sure you take time to properly cool them off following exercise. Thick winter hair coats can leave horses wet and steamy after a ride. Turning out a wet horse or leaving them stand in a cold barn can lead to illness. Use a cooler to help wick away moisture from your horse and allow their coat to dry. Alternatively, if you regularly work your horse, consider trace clipping them. Trace clipping will allow your horse to stay cooler during exercise and shorten the time it takes them to cool after exercise. Clipped horses will require a blanket during turnout to help keep them warm.
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