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Successful Racehorse Ownership:  Be Bigger and Chase Harder – Because It’s Possible
Monday, June 8, 2015

Successful Racehorse Ownership: Be Bigger and Chase Harder – Because It’s Possible

The morning after American Pharoah’s successful bid for the elusive Triple Crown, West Point Thoroughbreds EVP Jeff Lifson took pen to paper about his feelings upon witnessing history and what it […]

Racehorse Workouts: Time Isn’t Everything

Racehorse Workouts: Time Isn’t Everything

We’ve found over the years that some Partners become alarmed when they receive a workout notification and their horse worked five furlongs in 1.03 and the move was ranked 25 […]

7 Tips to Travel Smarter as a Thoroughbred Racehorse Owner
Thursday, March 26, 2015

7 Tips to Travel Smarter as a Thoroughbred Racehorse Owner

The West Point team asked me to write a few words about managing travel as a Thoroughbred owner.  I was invested in six horses spread throughout the country. Just to […]

Breeding Thoroughbred Racehorses Blends Art and Science: Part 2
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Breeding Thoroughbred Racehorses Blends Art and Science: Part 2

There’s nothing quite like seeing a new foal take its first steps and nurse for the first time. This event is highly anticipated by horse owners and breeders after almost […]

Shipping Racehorses in the Skies
Friday, February 6, 2015

Shipping Racehorses in the Skies

Do you ever wonder how racehorses ship in the skies? I mean beyond the basic information such as they are transported via charter plane or Fed Ex and it costs […]

Racehorse Lead Changes Explained
Friday, January 30, 2015

Racehorse Lead Changes Explained

A galloping horse displays a four-beat footfall pattern with four distinct beats. When on the right lead the first beat is the left hind, followed by the right hind, left […]

Are WPT Racehorses Insured?
Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Are WPT Racehorses Insured?

Losing a horse is one of the most difficult, if not the most difficult aspect of horse ownership. On this topic, one of the most common questions we receive from […]

Should I Buy a Colt or a Filly with a Thoroughbred Partnership?

Should I Buy a Colt or a Filly with a Thoroughbred Partnership?

We often hear this question from prospective owners trying to understand the best way to spread risk and diversify their equine portfolios.If you ask people what their ultimate dream is […]