New Owner Guide

So you want to own a racehorse...

Introduction | Printable New Owner Guide | Contact a Professional | New Owner Video

This guide will give you a quick look at what it means to buy and own a racing American Quarter Horse, the fastest horse in the world. After you’ve read the following pages, you’ll have a pretty good idea of what it will cost and what your responsibilities as an owner will be. Over the next few minutes, you’ll learn about:

• Where and how to buy your racehorse
• Different types of ownership: as an individual or as part of a partnership
• The financial costs of ownership
• How to hire a trainer
• Stabling and veterinary care
• Insurance, licensing and legal considerations
• Deciding where to race your horse

And more, of course. When you’re done reading this online introduction to American Quarter Horse racing, we hope you’ll do two things:

1. download our complete guide to Owning Racing American Quarter Horses, and
2. contact an AQHA affiliate or industry professional who has volunteered to teach newcomers about the joys – and challenges – of racehorse ownership.

Now on with the show!

Chapter One: The Big Picture >>

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