Gary Contessa on Horse Ownership

All this talk about American Pharoah has inspired more and more people to think about what it must be like to own a Thoroughbred race horse. Or maybe you've just bought a race horse? OR, perhaps you're confused, or curious about how to go about buying a horse, or a percentage of a horse? Fear not--Gary Contessa's got it covered for you. In his last Clinic of the 2015 Saratoga meet, Gary fielded questions in two categories: 1) Things you should have considered BEFORE you bought in, and 2) How to buy a horse--why you never should buy a horse without an indistry-insider advisor--what kind of partnership might be for you--how to pick a Trainer--what kind of horse you may want. (Weanling? Yearling? Two-year-old?) The audience at this Clinic was very sharp, and had great questions. Watch, and see if you don't agree. :)

[@hiansatchwell9215]

Good night Mr Contessa I always wager on ur horses nd today I watch almost all ur videos nd I'm impressed. I'm from Jamaica nd any day I come to the states I'm coming to meet you. I learned a lot today.,💯👍

[@georgeklein9516]

Great opportunity to learn about horse ownership! Outstanding job of explaining all the different options of horse ownership in a very enthusiastic presentation! You have done the racing industry a great service and provided phenomenal value to new owners and existing owners alike! So very well done as I am very grateful to you for sharing all your wonderful knowledge! Thank you Gary!

[@michaelmaira1515]

G.C. is a wonderful communicator .... someone who at the top level of his profession, will take the time to explain at detail any and all issues concerning the great sport of horse racing.....he comes across to you as if you were talking to their next door neighbor,

[@FoolishPrankster]

Good luck in the Champagne

[@murarikaushik33]

I'm watching Mr. Contessa from England. I'm new to racehorse ownership... syndicate on a Camelot progeny. But I've learnt so much from this chap. Good show.

[@simba7856]

Absolutely knowledge at pure horse industry. Thank you SIR

[@wilfredjohnson4824]

great job Gary I learned a lot thanks Wilfred

[@wilfredjohnson4824]

great job Gary Wilfred

[@richardcoreno]

Timeless info on the channel.

[@oljimeagle]

Love the shoutout to the nightwatch "crew".. Haha... Ivec been in charge of as many as 60+ horses for 9 or 10 straight hours for 7 days a week. With a week off a year.. Good times.. Haha... Ive pulled upwards of 40 cast horses off the wall.. Caught upwards as many as 20 loose horses in my 1 year at this job.. Invest in the night guy.. Trainers... Invest in the night guy.. I wouldnt put my horse in a barn that didnt have one..

[@Jefferdaughter]

OK, grass and flowers in the stable area... but not everyone likes those white bridles. The white is so distracting to the eye that it is hard to see the horse's head.

[@Jefferdaughter]

What happens to animals in the wild when they are no longer sound and healthy?

[@loutimpone5708]

Gary class bashing is beneath the game. You embarrassed yourself by attacking patrons at The Big A n Big Sandy. Grow up