How to Buy a Harness Race Horse

Harness racing is a type of horse racing where the horse pulls a two-wheeled cart and runs in a controlled gait. According to the Prince Edward Island Horse Owners Association, anyone can own a harness racing horse. There are several options when buying a horse. If you have the money to spend and love the sport of horse racing, here's how you can buy your own harness racing horse.

Instructions

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      Set aside enough money to buy a harness race horse. You most likely won't purchase a horse for under $10,000 and often much more than that. You also need to stable the horse, groom it and feed it. Owning a horse can be an expensive venture.

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      Find a good trainer and consult with that trainer when buying your first horse, especially if you buy a yearling. Selecting a potential winner from a group of horses who are young and have not raced much takes the experience and ability of a long-time trainer.

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      Arrange a private sale with an owner. You might assemble a few other interested parties and form a partnership.

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      Attend an auction. Be the highest bidder on a harness race horse of your selection and win that horse. On Gait is a great website to check for auctions and also conducts online auctions.

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      Go to a claiming race. Enter a claim for the race horse of your choice prior to the race. If your claim for that particular horse is drawn after the race, you win that horse.