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Originally Posted by Si2see
Zman you make a good point about the trainer just wanting to stick you with the horse once or if it can't produce anymore. That would be something to address but my input would be put the horse where it can win If it doesnt win at the price we take it at then drop it down in class.
Also about the condition book, if the trainer wants me to pick the races then so be it, if he wants to then that works but I assure you I wont jump to the only trainer who wants to jump on this way of doing it. If isn't who I feel is the right individual then we will just wait until that person comes along. Thanks for everyones input
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All of you make very good assertions of a trainer trying to train horses on deals. Yes there are guys who will "screw" you and yes there are uys who dont look after your horse.Many People train horses for 1 reason and thats to see how much he can get out of the owner and horse. Those guys are here to get you and then are gone.You need a honest trainer who will tell you like it is!! You need a trainer that ISNT a gambler and you need a trainer who cares for the horse.I myself have set up a partnership where each partner gets a split of the monthly cost of the horse, NOT the day rate.That way they see what there horse is getting and eases the burden of paying a day rate and is 10 times cheaper,Also have a continuacy plan for a horse that needs time on the farm.In this day and age Day rate owners are becoming few unless your very wealthy.You must remember a happy horse is a race horse..