Guide to owning a racehorse launched

Do you want to own a racehorse but are mystified by how to get involved?

A new guide to owning a racehorse has been launched by the Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) to help out.

“A Guide to Racehorse Ownership” is a 60-page online resource aimed to help existing and potential racehorse owners. It has been edited by former H&H racing editor Emma Berry.

“Racehorse ownership can seem incredibly complicated to the newcomer but, until now, accessing impartial advice written in plain language by experts in their field has not been possible,” said Richard Wayman of the ROA.

“Many owners have contributed to the advice contained in the document and I am very grateful that ROA members have been prepared to share their own experiences.”

The Guide covers a broad range of subjects, designed to demystify racehorse ownership and make it more accessible to a wider audience.

The sections include:

Section 1 – History of British horseracing

Section 2 – The racing industry

Section 3 – Different types of racehorse ownership

Section 4 – Buying a racehorse

Section 5 – Costs of keeping a racehorse in training

Section 6 – How to register as an owner and racing administration

Section 7 – Once your horse is in training

Section 8 – Having a runner: the owner’s raceday experience

Section 9 – When a horse’s racing days are over

Section 10 – The Racing Year and Glossary

To download the guide visit: www.racehorseowners.net

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