Richard Schibell Racing

Off track thoroughbreds, also known as OTTBs, are challenging to manage when the cold weather arrives.  If you do not prepare accordingly, it will be difficult to keep your horse healthy and comfortable.  Let’s take a look at the top cold weather concerns for these unique horses. How cold is too cold for OTTBs? There is no straightforward answer to this question.  Horses are known for their sturdiness when the temperatures dip down low.  Horses can even tolerate wet conditions.  However, when horses are subjected to cold temperatures and wet weather, problems will arise.  In general, OTTBs can handle temperatures at or around the freezing mark when combined with cold rain.  This means horses are better off being subjected to a temperature of 15 degrees Fahrenheit along with snow rather than a temperature of 34 degrees Fahrenheit and cold rain. A number of factors determine a horse’s ability to tolerate cold weather and rain.  The animals’ age...

Most people assume horse racing is  a business or hobby strictly reserved for the wealthy.  There is a common misconception it takes $20,000 or more each month to own a racehorse.  This figure is a gross exaggeration of the true cost of racehorse ownership.  It costs about $45,000 per year to keep a racehorse training operation running.  However, the total cost of raising a racehorse each year ultimately hinges on the trainer’s desires and the location in which the training takes place.  Let’s take a closer look at the numbers with RSR owner, Richard Schibell . The Primary Expenses of Owning a Racehorse The brunt of the cost of owning a racehorse is the cost of employing a horse trainer.  Some horse trainers have day rates in excess of $100.  This day rate is comprised of employees, supplies, feed/bedding, vitamins, workers’ compensation insurance premiums and payroll taxes.  In terms of employees, trainers have assistants, exercise riders...

Securing employment as a horse jockey is difficult.  There are only so many horse jockey jobs available.  The fact that horse jockeys cannot exceed height or weight limits makes it even more challenging to gain access to this field.  The fact that riding a horse day-after-day is physically taxing makes life as a horse jockey even more stressful.  Let’s take a closer look at what is required to excel in this line of work outlined by owner Richard Schibell . What Horse Jockeys Do Horse jockeys really are professional athletes.  The primary difference between horse jockeys and other athletes is that jockeys ride racehorses.  These professionals must remain fit, strong and agile even though they are not colliding into 300 pound men at a high rate of speed or attempting to shoot a ball through a hoop 20 feet away.  The majority of jockeys are freelancers dependent on horse owners and trainers for employment.   The better the jockey’s record, th...

A career as a professional jockey would be a dream come true for the typical horse fan.  Can you imagine the thrill of outracing the pack, crossing the finish line and being showered with praise?  Life does not get much better than that for horse enthusiasts.  The question is how, exactly, to go about pursuing a career as a professional jockey.  Though making a living as a horse jockey might seem like a pipe dream, it is possible if you have the will.  As is often said, if there is a will, there is a way. Team owner Richard Schibell shares some key info below. Becoming a Professional Jockey in the United States It is a bit more challenging to carve out a successful career as a professional jockey in the United States as our country has merely one professional jockey school.  This institution is the North American Racing Academy.  Though working as a professional jockey will prove expensive, competitive and challenging in just about every regard, su...

Nothing beats the excitement of racing a horse in the Kentucky Derby.  This race is called the most exciting two minutes in sports for good reason: horses glide past spectators, pounding their hooves along the track while jockeys yell out commands to accelerate.  These amazing animals take it to the max in the home stretch, giving their all to cross the finish line first.  This is precisely why true sports fans like Richard Schibell understand horse racing provides an adrenaline kick unlike any other form of competition. Preparing a Horse for the Kentucky Derby The process of preparing a horse for a race in the Kentucky Derby is easier said than done.  Plenty of casual sports fans are unaware of just how young the colts competing in this race are.  In order to qualify to race in the Kentucky Derby, your thoroughbred has to be three years of age.  The challenge lies in preparing a horse of this age for such a competitive race.  After all, colts raci...

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