Who is an owner? What's your story?

[citycat]

Owner here and usually carry a string of five to seven or so horses, I personally prefer sole ownership. Before I get into why I personally love it I would like to give you a piece of "real life" advice, you need to make sure that you view your investment as totally disposable income. A recent study showed that only 7% of owners actually make money so you should be in it for the right reasons.

For me it is very easy to caption the reason why I am in it. It can be hard to put into words but for me the essence of it all is when you get to the barn before dawn and see your horses getting up. The groom/trainer getting the tack on the horse then you follow the horse over to the track. Then there is that absolute defining moment for me that always makes me get goosebumps is when you horse is galloping around the twin spires as the sun is coming up. I realize that this may just be any ordinary morning for most people but for me I realize why I love it every time I get to the barn and see my horses work over the track as the sun comes up. Its like the perfect moment in time. Sorry if that sounds kinda sappy but that is why I am in it.

Of course your first win, your first babies work, your first "big" win, running your first horse at major tracks are all highlights and moments you will not forget, but like I said for me its that magical sunrise moment that gets it done for me.

There are ups and downs with racing but you have enjoy it.

[Storm Cadet]

Originally Posted by citycat

Owner here and usually carry a string of five to seven or so horses, I personally prefer sole ownership. Before I get into why I personally love it I would like to give you a piece of "real life" advice, you need to make sure that you view your investment as totally disposable income. A recent study showed that only 7% of owners actually make money so you should be in it for the right reasons.

For me it is very easy to caption the reason why I am in it. It can be hard to put into words but for me the essence of it all is when you get to the barn before dawn and see your horses getting up. The groom/trainer getting the tack on the horse then you follow the horse over to the track. Then there is that absolute defining moment for me that always makes me get goosebumps is when you horse is galloping around the twin spires as the sun is coming up. I realize that this may just be any ordinary morning for most people but for me I realize why I love it every time I get to the barn and see my horses work over the track as the sun comes up. Its like the perfect moment in time. Sorry if that sounds kinda sappy but that is why I am in it.

Of course your first win, your first babies work, your first "big" win, running your first horse at major tracks are all highlights and moments you will not forget, but like I said for me its that magical sunrise moment that gets it done for me.

There are ups and downs with racing but you have enjoy it.

I agree..the best is the AM workouts..here's one of mine working out at sunrise a few years back at Saratoga

Originally Posted by Storm Cadet

I agree..the best is the AM workouts..here's one of mine working out at sunrise a few years back at Saratoga

That photo is gorgeous! Thanks for posting it!

Originally Posted by citycat

For me it is very easy to caption the reason why I am in it. It can be hard to put into words but for me the essence of it all is when you get to the barn before dawn and see your horses getting up. The groom/trainer getting the tack on the horse then you follow the horse over to the track. Then there is that absolute defining moment for me that always makes me get goosebumps is when you horse is galloping around the twin spires as the sun is coming up. I realize that this may just be any ordinary morning for most people but for me I realize why I love it every time I get to the barn and see my horses work over the track as the sun comes up. Its like the perfect moment in time. Sorry if that sounds kinda sappy but that is why I am in it.

I am so happy to read your post! The more I talk with people, the more I find people who approach this mostly from the business aspect of it....which is awesome, and definitely necessary!

But it's really good to hear from someone who seems to carry a passion for the LIFE....the early mornings, the atmosphere of the horses, trainers, jockeys....there is a poetry to all of it that seems to get lost for some people. I was beginning to think that I was a giant sap with no chance for success because I am very intrigued by this exact aspect! Thank you for showing me that actual owners can still carry a bit of this romantic love for the sport itself!