Racehorse Ownership
There are many ways to become involved in Standardbred racehorse ownership. Explore the options, understand the responsibilities and find the ownership structure that best fits your goals and budget.
Choose Your Ownership Path
Racehorse ownership can range from owning a horse entirely on your own to participating through a fractional group, partnership, corporation or lease. Each approach offers a different level of financial commitment, decision-making and involvement.
Find The Right Fit
Individual Ownership
Own your horse outright, make the decisions and assume the costs and risks while receiving the rewards and purse earnings.
Fractional Ownership
A lower-cost way to experience racehorse ownership through a smaller percentage interest in a horse.
Partnerships
Share ownership costs, responsibilities and potential rewards with one or more partners.
Corporation
Learn about owning racehorses through a corporate ownership structure.
Leasing
Explore opportunities to race a horse through a lease rather than purchasing the horse outright.
Steps To Becoming A Racehorse Owner
Take time to learn the industry, build the right team and establish a realistic budget before purchasing or entering into an ownership arrangement.
Research
Spend time learning the sport. Visit racetracks, attend horse sales, read industry publications, talk with owners and explore training centers.
Select A Trainer
Research trainers, review statistics and talk with current owners. The owner-trainer relationship is one of the most important parts of the ownership experience.
Choose Your Structure
Decide whether you want to own a horse yourself or participate through fractional ownership, a partnership, corporation or other arrangement.
Get Memberships & Licenses
Make sure you have the appropriate racing memberships and licensing required for your intended participation.
Determine Your Budget
Consider both the purchase price and ongoing expenses such as training, care and racing costs. Building an annual budget is a useful starting point.
Choose Your Horse
Decide whether your goal is purchasing a yearling, buying an active racehorse or entering ownership another way based on your goals and budget.
Questions To Ask Your Trainer
Join The ISA
Become part of the Indiana Standardbred Association and connect with Indiana's harness racing community.
Join The ISA →Join The USTA
Access USTA membership information and resources for Standardbred owners and racing participants.
Join The USTA →Ready To Get Started?
Contact the Indiana Standardbred Association if you have questions about becoming a racehorse owner.
