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RE:Horse handlers........... 19 Aug 2009 12:09 #16

Tom Stovall CJF
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$50 a head per week. plus get paid to run your own string. $200 stake if you win a race. not too bad if considering this litte "bullring" gives away a **** load of money in purses 5-6 days a week.

If a groom is being paid by the head, it only makes sense to rub as many as possible. At many other tracks, grooms are paid by the week, rub three or four, and go where the horses go.

im not sure on the 11yrold maiden thing but they usualy run out of starts way before they get that old.

It was a joke. In most jurisdictions, a 5yo maiden can't get a stall.

Tom Stovall, CJF
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RE:Horse handlers........... 19 Aug 2009 18:53 #17

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in my opinion a good hrse hander is worth as much as a good farrier.

A good horse handler can read a horse and know how to stop problems before they take off in most instances.

Bringing a horse handler with you allows the handler to know your every whim and wish.
They know how much you can put up with or won't put up with.
A good horse handler will put ease of mind in the farrier so he can focus on getting his job done.
Less stress.

A good horse handler is taught or learns on the job, some are just plain naturals. and are WORTH EVERY PENNY..

"you may not like what I say" !
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I thought my life had come to a close with Cindy's passing, but there is life after death Thankyou Sharon !

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RE:Horse handlers........... 21 Aug 2009 03:55 #18

Dan Puckett OFFLINE Contributing Member Posts: 92 Karma: 0	Gary Hill- I couldnt agree more. My fiancee has a real knack with horses as well. She has managed to keep some horses calm for me. There have been a few recently that I muddled through, and though, "Yup, Christina's coming with me next time." I'm sure some owner will be miffed at some time, but so be it. The only problem is, she works an 8-5, so she cant go with me all the time. Yet. Dan
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RE:Horse handlers........... 21 Aug 2009 21:57 #19

George Geist OFFLINE Master Posts: 3336 Thank you received: 3 Karma: 3	Tom Stovall, CJF wrote: I dunno why the JHU would frown on hanging one off the stall ring because it can be the slickest way to get around some of 'em - and you damn sure know it. Is ok for Standardbreds. Not running horses though. Is all about putting your own neck in the liability noose. George
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RE:Horse handlers........... 22 Aug 2009 04:38 #20

mustang farrier service OFFLINE Very Senior Member Posts: 500 Karma: 0	when i use a handler i pay 10%.sometimes its my wife,daughter,son,or a stable hand.now and then ill have a client who really isnt a horse person and they generally tip the handler in addittion to what i pay them.-gary
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RE:Horse handlers........... 23 Aug 2009 03:02 #21

dieselfarmer OFFLINE Senior Member Posts: 211 Karma: 0	sometimes i will spend a day with my boss and not get under a horse. i feel wicked bad when he pays me (well) and i do nothing but hold horses. I guess it pays off being into drafts.
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