Racehorse Ownership - Your Comprehensive Guide to Naming Your Horse
Breeders of thoroughbred horses generally sell their young stock as unnamed yearlings.
Whether you are a new or experienced racehorse owner, choosing the perfect name for your yearling is vital.
There are a number of aspects you need to consider before giving your horse a name.
This article details these to help you choose the perfect name for your racehorse.
When to Submit a Name When you buy a racehorse you need to be aware that all thoroughbred yearlings must be given a name by the start of their two-year-old year.
Otherwise you will be forced to pay a late fee.
Up until this point, yearlings are referred to by their colour, sex and the name of the sire (father) and dam (mother).
Owners are recommended to submit six potential names in order of preference, to Weatherbys.
They will then decide which of these unique names is available and can be used.
All names must be 18 characters long - including spaces - and can only have seven syllables.
You cannot change the name of your horse once it has been raced or bred.
Up until this point, the name can be changed for a fee.
Weatherbys approves all horse names, and has rules in place about what can and can't be used.
What Can Be Used Racehorse names can be constructed in all sorts of ways.
The most common of which is to combine elements from the horses sire and dam.
For example, Red Rum is a combination of Quorum and Mared.
This is often an easy but effective way to find an interesting name for your horse.
You can also name your horse to reflect personal associations.
This can include elements of your name or nickname, or combinations of your own parents' names.
Horses that are part of a racing syndicate are often give names which link it to the company.
What Can't Be Used Weatherbys has in place lots of rules to protect past horses names, and encourage a unique name every time.
The main points to be aware of are: • No initials such as C.
O.
D.
• Names can't end in "colt", "stud" or any horse-related terms • Names must not end with numerical designation such as "2nd" • Horses can't be named after someone without their permission • No names of races or race tracks • No names from the restricted list Coming up with a name for a racehorse is something which requires time and consideration, from everyone involved.
It is advisable to produce a number of suggestions in order to avoid disappointment.
The most important thing to remember is be creative and have fun.
The name stays with the horse for life so choose something that has an impact.
Whether you are a new or experienced racehorse owner, choosing the perfect name for your yearling is vital.
There are a number of aspects you need to consider before giving your horse a name.
This article details these to help you choose the perfect name for your racehorse.
When to Submit a Name When you buy a racehorse you need to be aware that all thoroughbred yearlings must be given a name by the start of their two-year-old year.
Otherwise you will be forced to pay a late fee.
Up until this point, yearlings are referred to by their colour, sex and the name of the sire (father) and dam (mother).
Owners are recommended to submit six potential names in order of preference, to Weatherbys.
They will then decide which of these unique names is available and can be used.
All names must be 18 characters long - including spaces - and can only have seven syllables.
You cannot change the name of your horse once it has been raced or bred.
Up until this point, the name can be changed for a fee.
Weatherbys approves all horse names, and has rules in place about what can and can't be used.
What Can Be Used Racehorse names can be constructed in all sorts of ways.
The most common of which is to combine elements from the horses sire and dam.
For example, Red Rum is a combination of Quorum and Mared.
This is often an easy but effective way to find an interesting name for your horse.
You can also name your horse to reflect personal associations.
This can include elements of your name or nickname, or combinations of your own parents' names.
Horses that are part of a racing syndicate are often give names which link it to the company.
What Can't Be Used Weatherbys has in place lots of rules to protect past horses names, and encourage a unique name every time.
The main points to be aware of are: • No initials such as C.
O.
D.
• Names can't end in "colt", "stud" or any horse-related terms • Names must not end with numerical designation such as "2nd" • Horses can't be named after someone without their permission • No names of races or race tracks • No names from the restricted list Coming up with a name for a racehorse is something which requires time and consideration, from everyone involved.
It is advisable to produce a number of suggestions in order to avoid disappointment.
The most important thing to remember is be creative and have fun.
The name stays with the horse for life so choose something that has an impact.
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