Jockey Frankie Lovato, Jr takes on the challenge of creating 365 videos for each day of the 2013 year. These are all definitions taken from his racing terminology booklet "Frank Lovato, Jr's Racing Terminology".
Hey BJ, I do not know if "grabbing a quarter" is going to get covered yet. But yeah, it's when a horse's hind foot catches the heel of the front foot which can be a bad injury. The ball of their heel above the hoof is soft and catching that with a rear hoof with a toe grab on the shoe can cause a nasty gouge. Grabbing a quarter happens often when horses come out of the gate and they just miss with their footing. Hope this helps and I am not always perfectly right ;)
No no no no no no no...thank you! I've got a suggestion for one, if you weren't already going to cover it regarding injuries is: grabbing a quarter. I kinda know what it is, but I had always thought it was a really fast horse running first at the quarter mile mark. Only recently did I find out it was a hoof injury.
I always wondered, what was a bar shoe? I thought they were my fancy sneakers i put on when I go get drunk, so I wondered, were these horses going out after work? Perhaps I may join them. But now I know they most likely have heel issues. I usually stayed clear of horses with bar shoes, but now I have an actual reason and can back it up with some general knowledge! Thanks Frank! I really enjoy the series! Keep up the great work! Exclamation points!!!!!!
Bologna Jones Says:
10/02/2013 4:11:44 PM
OUCH! Sounds like a really nasty stubbed toe on metal! (sorta) Thank god I don't wear metal shoes, anymore. Thanks for your help!
Frank Lovato, Jr. Says:
9/02/2013 3:23:21 PM
Hey BJ, I do not know if "grabbing a quarter" is going to get covered yet. But yeah, it's when a horse's hind foot catches the heel of the front foot which can be a bad injury. The ball of their heel above the hoof is soft and catching that with a rear hoof with a toe grab on the shoe can cause a nasty gouge. Grabbing a quarter happens often when horses come out of the gate and they just miss with their footing. Hope this helps and I am not always perfectly right ;)
Bologna Jones Says:
9/02/2013 3:08:38 PM
No no no no no no no...thank you! I've got a suggestion for one, if you weren't already going to cover it regarding injuries is: grabbing a quarter. I kinda know what it is, but I had always thought it was a really fast horse running first at the quarter mile mark. Only recently did I find out it was a hoof injury.
Frank Lovato, Jr. Says:
8/02/2013 3:15:31 PM
Thank you BJ! Glad these videos are helpful!! Thank you for your support!
Bologna Jones Says:
8/02/2013 2:56:43 PM
I always wondered, what was a bar shoe? I thought they were my fancy sneakers i put on when I go get drunk, so I wondered, were these horses going out after work? Perhaps I may join them. But now I know they most likely have heel issues. I usually stayed clear of horses with bar shoes, but now I have an actual reason and can back it up with some general knowledge! Thanks Frank! I really enjoy the series! Keep up the great work! Exclamation points!!!!!!
Frank Lovato Jr Says:
23/01/2013 10:16:45 AM
Thank you so much, means lots!
Partymanners2 Says:
23/01/2013 8:28:19 AM
Heard your interview today on Race Day. I loved hearing you reminisce about Boom Towner. Keep up the good work you're doing..