 Where do I start? There are some
important steps to follow.
It is important to do some research into racehorse ownership and there are a number of
organizations available to assist. The best places to start are Harness Racing New
Zealand, New Zealand Trotting Trainers and Drivers Association, New Zealand Owners’
Association, and The New Zealand Standardbred Breeders’ Association. Other
contacts include the yearling sale vendors Pyne Gould Guinness and the New Zealand
Sires’ Stakes Board. A list of these is on the back page of this brochure.
There are four different ways to become involved in the ownership of a
racehorse. It is important that you decide which one of these paths you are going to
take. Details of the types of ownership are found under “Types of
ownership”.
To enable you to race your horse you must give it to a licensed trainer. Trainers
come in different ranges of quality, price and performance. The right choice is
important and you should try and find out as much information about your potential trainer
as possible. Here are a couple of contacts you may wish to try:
| Peter Cook |
Andrew Morris |
| New Zealand Harness Racing Trainers’ and
Drivers’ Assn |
Harness Racing New Zealand |
| Telephone (03) 366-3750 |
Telephone (03) 964-1200 |
|
Email:
andrewm@hrnz.co.nz |
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