How old do horses have to be to race?

Answer 1

This is considered a race for 3-year-olds, but their actual age can be 2 if they turn 3 later in the year.

Race horses are given the birth date of January 1st for age calculation, no matter when they fold. That is why it is so very important to have your horse fold in the early Spring.

Answer 2

they have to be 3- whatever to race, though I would wait until they are 5 to race, and take them up in the thin mountain air for training if you can afford it, because they will get accustomed to the thin air and use less air when racing, there for they won't tire as quickly with the normal air( 0-156ft above sea level). :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Answer 3

You can be as young or as old as you want to own a race horse. If you're a child or a teen though, you must have your parents permission to own the race horse ! You have a responsibility to take proper care of your race horse don't forget !

Answer 4

trainers will start breaking and training the horses as soon as they can. I think they start racing at about 2-3 years of age. hope I helped! Tuxedo-kitten xxx

Most start at age 2.

Answer 5

Well most racing associations allow racing to begin at 2 years old. Although some people have been know to race yearlings.

Answer 6

Many modern race horses are allowed to race starting at the age of 2 years, but this is unhealthy for their joints and can cause severe injuries to underdeveloped tissues.

Answer 7

It must be a three year old.

Answer 8

about 2