December 17, 2013

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter - Criquette Head-Maarek

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Photograph by Anne-Armelle Langlois

The TRM Trainer of the Quarter prize goes to Criquette Head-Maarek. Criquette and her team win a selection of products by TRM plus a bottle of Irish whiskey.

(European Trainer - issue 44 - Winter 2013)

December 17, 2013

European Trainers Federation AGM 2013

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The 2013 ETF AGM The AGM was held during the afternoon and felt that it was wrong to use headgearand subjects discussed included training agreements across Europe and VAT regulations and how they are affecting trainers. Both subjects are covered in …

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(European Trainer - issue 44 - Winter 2013)

December 17, 2013

Owner Trainer agreements across Europe

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owner trainer agreemenrts across Europefilling the void in some yards but generally these new owners have migrated to the bigger yards. the worldwide economic crisis hit in 2008.When owners disappeared, some left behind months of training bills or e…

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THIS ARTICLE FIRST APPEARED IN - EUROPEAN TRAINER - ISSUE 44

December 17, 2013

VAT - are trainers being financially squeezed?

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It is more likely the survival instinct, coupled largely with a lack of interest in the business end of things, that causes most trainers to say they have no problems that they are aware of with VAT. However, theEuropean Trainers’ Federation (ETF) d…

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December 17, 2013

Hydrotherapy for horses - the many healing qualities of water

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Fast forward to the late 1960s, when the immortal Ginger McCain surveyed the scene as Red Rum walked lame out of his stable in Stockport shortlyafter he arrived at his new home. As a child, McCain was reported to have noticed the beneficial effects …

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December 17, 2013

Work riders - the winning team

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As South Africa’s James Maree from the Work Riders Development Programme puts it, “I know and all trainers know that if you get to the track in the morning and youhaven’t got a decent work rider, you may as well go home. Without that, you just can’t…

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December 17, 2013

South African Jockeys Academy

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InN winning the Vodacom Durban July, the 28-year-old Zulu became the first black jockey in history to win South Africa’s most famous race.The timing could not have been better. As the 20 runners headed down towards the ten-furlong start, the minds o…

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December 17, 2013

Tie-back surgery - new research

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The aim of this procedure is to reverse the effects of larynx weakness that occurs due to a degenerative condition of the nerve that controls the muscles on the left side. A syntheticimplant is placed along that side of the larynx to hold it open wh…

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December 17, 2013

Succulents and treats

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Training racehorses could be described as being the epitome of art and science coming together. While the latest research and recommendations are important, there has always been a strong belief in tradition and folklore in the racing community wher…

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December 17, 2013

Peter Fahey - the Irish racehorse trainer to watch

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