How to Name a Racehorse

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Consult the Jockey Club rule book for name requirements. You'll save time and frustration if you are aware of the rules governing race horse names from the beginning. They have regulations on when names must be submitted and which names are available for use. The same holds true if you are registering your horse with another racing association.
Step 2:
Make sure the name you've chosen is not in use or protected by the Jockey Club. The list is updated frequently and names are released from time to time. You'll want to be sure that the name you like is available or you'll need to start over.
Step 3:
Consider names that describe your horse in some way. Look for names that reflect something about their appearance, characteristics or unusual markings. You can also think about other aspects of your horse's life including location, habits or events in his life.
Step 4:
Think about names that reflect something about the owner. This might include anything from location to interests to something in your history. The possibilities are endless and it might help to ask others to help you come up with names that build on something about you.
Step 5:
Include the names of the sire or dam if the racing association requires it or if you want to. Some breeds of horses often include one of the parents' names in the registered name. Sometimes the stable name can be included as well.
Step 6:
Register your horse with the Jockey Club or other racing association. In many cases, you must submit several names for the association and they'll choose the final name. In other cases, as long as the name is unique,it will be accepted.

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