trainers don't seem to want "green" owners
? It seems like many trainers don't want to spend time with first time owners, I've been brushed off quite a few times when approaching a potential trainer that I'd like to work with.
You should understand that trainers are constantly approached by people who want to get involved but can't or won't put up the funds necessary to get started, and as a result trainers are mostly a cynical bunch I'd say. When they first meet you they have to figure out if you really have the money needed to get started, and that takes a fairly extensive question and answer session to determine. A lot of trainers just don't want to spend the time. So they brush off the average joe owner and concentrate only on acquiring wealthy owners as clients. I think it's important for a trainer to have owners at all levels, because I think the spoiled trainers with owners that pay bills without even looking at them tend to get lazy. Also it's silly for trainers to compete against each other for the limited pool of wealthy owners. It's important to bring new owners into the business at all levels.
You should understand that trainers are constantly approached by people who want to get involved but can't or won't put up the funds necessary to get started, and as a result trainers are mostly a cynical bunch I'd say. When they first meet you they have to figure out if you really have the money needed to get started, and that takes a fairly extensive question and answer session to determine. A lot of trainers just don't want to spend the time. So they brush off the average joe owner and concentrate only on acquiring wealthy owners as clients. I think it's important for a trainer to have owners at all levels, because I think the spoiled trainers with owners that pay bills without even looking at them tend to get lazy. Also it's silly for trainers to compete against each other for the limited pool of wealthy owners. It's important to bring new owners into the business at all levels.
posted by Amy | 7:11 AM
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Amy,
We strive to educate new owners. They are the tomorrow of horse racing. And besides, you never know which person will fall in love with the sport and be your best client. We have a first time client that wrote an article about his first win. I posted it to our website. You can read it at http://www.dallaskeen.com/ownerssuccess.html Dallas Keen Racing Stables. I love the excitement new owners show. This page is dedicated to first time owners. We are heading to the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. We are looking for horses to claim everyday. My email is on the site. Drop me a note when you can.
I am a 25 year veteran of thoroughbred training. Based here in Canada, i have maintained a small but quality stable. If you are interested in learning more i would be happy to talk with green owners.
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