Richard Schibell Racing

Racehorses have surprisingly busy lives.  These animals are busy even before the point in time at which they arrive at the trainer’s yard.  You read that right!  Horses are incredibly busy in the first couple years of their life, especially if they are pegged as candidates for racing. The First Month of the Horse’s Life Some foals have already moved with their dam to an appointment with a selected stallion as soon as the first month of their life.  It is fascinating to consider the fact that certain foals have witnessed more in their brief lives than some older horses have seen in entire lifetimes. There is the potential to sell thoroughbred horses as foals.  In other cases, these horses are sold as yearlings.  In some situations, horses are sold at two years of age.  The sale of two-year-old horses often occurs at what has been dubbed as Breeze Up sales.  In some cases, the breeder sends the horse directly to the trainer without entering the ...

If you are thinking about breeding your mare, take some time to study up on the subject.  Broodmare is a term commonly used to refer to a female horse that is relied upon to rear foals.  Broodmares are chosen with the anticipation that they will pass their genes down to their offspring and so on.  However, not every single mare qualifies as an optimal broodmare.  If you have a mare and are considering breeding, there are a number of things to consider prior to moving forward with the actual breeding. “Breeding is more complex than most assume” says Richard D. Schibell , owner at Richard Schibell Racing .  This process requires more than bringing a mare and stallion together then raising the foal that results from the union.  Keep in mind there are countless undesired horses living in foster homes and rescue farms.  The sad truth is some such animals are riding the truck to the slaughter house right now.  The unfortunate reality of the situation i...

Can you imagine living in an era in which horse trailers did not exist?  It was not long ago when horses were used for transportation rather than for show and competition.  Let’s rewind the clock to years prior when horses played an extremely important and useful role in everyday living.  When one of these valuable animals had to be transported across a considerable amount of space, they were moved on foot.  This laborious process was quite straining compared to the modern day convenience provided by horse trailers. The Early Days of Moving Horses Prior to the days of horse trailers, people moved horses across vast distances on foot.  This process required a considerable amount of time and energy.  Those willing to make the walk across difficult terrain and through inclement weather ran the risk of exhausting the horse yet their effort paid considerable financial dividends.  Some horse traders traveled several thousand miles to buy and sell horses. ...

The average person does not know much about horse breeding and there is nothing wrong with that.  Owners like Richard Schibell who work in the industry or those who just dabble in horse breeding, operate in an exclusive niche of sorts.  Let’s take a look at some of the more interesting facts about horse breeding that are typically limited to those who work in the industry. The Type of Mare Matters a Great Deal When Selecting a Stallion for Breeding Be careful when choosing the type of mare to breed your new horse.  Carefully consider the merits and drawbacks of the mare in question before proceeding.  If your aim is to make the pedigree faster, stronger or have improved stamina, make the appropriate selection before moving forward with reproduction. The Stallion’s History is of the Utmost Importance In order to breed a winning racehorse, you will likely need a thoroughbred stallion with a track record of success.  Take a close look at how prospective stall...

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If you are thinking about hauling your horse across the county, state or beyond, do not give your business to any old horse hauler.  Meet with prospective horse haulers to find out about their services and pose some important questions.  Below, we take a look at the top questions to ask your horse hauler before handing over your horse for transportation. These are the same questions that Richard Schibell has been asking his haulers for decades! Are additional services beyond the bare minimum available for higher fees? If the horse hauler provides tiered services, find out what the higher fees provide.  If paying a bit more provides niceties ranging from comfortable accommodations to superior safety equipment or video surveillance of your horse while on the way to the destination, consider paying for the perks. How long will it take to transport my horse? You should be mindful of the time your horse spends on the big rig.  The average horse can easily endure a t...

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