Quote:
Originally Posted by Levianon17
All athletes eventually retire. What became of this Horse when he was no longer racing?
|
they get put out to stud. breeding fees can be lucrative
a horse can live 40 years. 30 years is closer to average. their racing career is about 7 years, tops. horses begin racing as a 2 year old. 3 year olds are considered in their prime. that's why the Derby is for 3 years olds only.
after the 3 year old racing season horses can be handicapped, by that they are required to carry weight. never as a 3 year old, only 4 year olds and up.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jackie S
Glue?
|
lol you don't take a horse that won 350k in stakes winnings to a glue factory. and that was 1980s purse money. double that today, at least.