Ownership






	Ownership Racehorse ownership is no longer reserved just for the elite. Many partnerships and syndicates are available to help spread the cost, but still enable you to enjoy the full involvement of owning a racehorse. At Eastbury Cottage Stables we work hard to make ownership available at every level. Why not get involved? Aside from the excitement of ownership, there are the practical benefits of owning a racehorse. Your involvement can be much more than just going to see your pride and joy at the racecourse! • Picking your horse at the sales (although it is advisable to get assistance from a bloodstock agent) or joining in with a lease or share of a horse already in training • Choosing your racing colours • Naming your horse (if itís not yet raced) • Visiting the yard to see your horse • Liaising with the trainer to discuss your horseís future plans • Watching your horse working on the gallops • Complimentary ownersí badges when your horse runs • Attending the paddock area when your horse is running and discussing the race with the trainer and jockey • Photographs and videos if your horse wins • A percentage of the prize money if your horse wins There are different ways to own a racehorse; however it should be noted that racehorse ownership must not be seen as an investment but as a source of entertainment and recreation.
				Sole Ownership You will be the sole owner of the horse. You will be closely involved with your horse and any decisions regarding his running and welfare. However, all the costs as well as any profits from winnings will be yours alone. Racing Partnership Up to 20 people can form a Partnership and therefore share the costs and profits. This is a very popular way for a group of friends to get involved and only two partners need to become registered owners. If the horse is a yearling or unnamed and unraced the Partnership will get to choose their horse's name and their racing colours. At Eastbury Cottage Stables we try to limit the numbers to 10 ñ although if you are part of a bigger team we are very happy to accommodate you. A Joint Ownership can consist of up to 12 people, all of whom must be registered owners. Separate registration is required for each horse within a Joint Ownership. Company Ownership Company Ownership acts as a powerful promotional tool: you can even name your horse after your company. This is great for company morale, providing team spirit and involvement for you and your staff, and the focus for enjoyable days out. Leasing If you do not want to pay the full cost of purchasing a horse, lease agreements are available for certain time scales or even just for one race.