Ownership

Sole ownership – you own 100% of the horse and all are entitled to all prize money.

Buying the Horse

• Purchase at a public auction (often with the trainer or bloodstock agent helping), or
• Buy privately from an owner or breeder, or
• Take a lease/share organised by a syndicate or trainer.
  
  

Registering Ownership

In the UK you register with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Weatherbys. They handle colours, naming, fees and your official “owner account” for prize money.

• You’ll choose your racing colours (silks).
• You’ll pay a small annual owner registration fee.
  
  

Training and Costs

Your horse is placed with Nick Scholfield your licensed trainer. You pay a monthly training fee which covers:

• Stabling, feeding, and exercise.
• Staff, vets, farriers and transport.

Communication & Involvement

• Regular updates from the trainer (videos, emails, calls).
• Invitations to watch morning gallops at the yard.
• Owners’ badges and access to the parade ring and hospitality on race days.
  
  

Prize Money & Sales

When your horse runs, prize money is paid into your Weatherbys account, minus deductions (jockey, trainer, stable staff, BHA levy). If the horse is later sold, proceeds are split according to ownership shares.

Nick and the team would be delighted to speak with you about training horses you already own, or helping source a horse to suit your ambitions and enjoyment.

Please do not hesitate in getting in touch.