How Racehorse Trainers Make Money

How Racehorse Trainers Make MoneyHow Racehorse Trainers Make MoneyThere is really no definitive answer to the question of how much money an average racehorse coachearns, as their income can be influenced by both the success of their runners on the track and their other geschftsleben endeavors. Most racehorse trainers actually rely on several different streams of revenue to make a living. Here are some key ways that racehorse trainers can make money. Purse Percentages Trainers traditionally receive a cut of the earnings awarded to horses that finish first, second, or third in races. This money is transferred directly to them from the tracks purse account. Purse earnings can be a huge percentage of a trainers income, and a trainer can really make the big bucks if their horses compete well in the more prestigious stakes races (which carry purses ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million dollars). Day Rate for Horse Trainers Trainers charge a per diem for each horse that is kept in their stable. This rate includes basics like bedding for the stall, feed, use of stable equipment and tack, exercise rider, groom, and other small incidentals. Owners are still billed for care from a veterinarian or farrier, medications, jockey fees, and a number of other expenses not included in the day rate. Private trainers (who only train for a sole owner) may be compensated on a set salary. Acting as Bloodstock werber Trainers often represent their clients at sales, evaluating prospects and bidding in the sales pavilion.They may also scout prospects that they see at the racetrack. In either scenario (where the trainer brokers the transaction as an agent) they receive a commission on the sale price. This fee is usually 5 percent of the purchase price. Breeding Rights It is common for the owners of good (stakes-winning) colts to give the trainer a lifetime breeding right.This is basically a free breeding each year for the mare of their choice, and this rig ht can be resold during years where the trainer does not have a mare of their own to breed. Breeding rights to major stakes winners can be quite valuable, as some stallions command fees of well over $100,000 per breeding. Operating a Racehorse Rehabilitation Facility Injured racehorses may need to be on stall rest for months after a significant mishap, and bringing them back to racing fitness can be a long and tedious process. They must be removed from the trainers track stalls and shipped elsewhere during this time. While there are commercial businesses offering rehab services, many trainers own layup facilities of their own where they can supervise care during the recovery process. Rehab care can be pricey, and injuries are inevitable in this business, so this is another good niche area of the business to operate in. Operating a Horse Training Center Some trainers operate training centers where they can begin the training of young prospects, breaking them to saddle and rid er so that they can ultimately start working on the training track. Some trainers work almost exclusively in this specialty area, and the money can be quite good once a trainer has built up a reputation in the business. Trainers also claim horses to run themselves or on behalf of a client. (In claiming races each horse is available for sale at a specified price to any interested buyer who registers their interest with the racing office prior to the race. In the case of multiple claims, a number is drawn to determine the winning bidder). If they run the horse for a client they usually dont receive a commission, but they do get the added revenue from the horses earnings and day rate. Trainers Running Their Own Horses Many trainers run a few horses of their own, and they get to keep all of the earnings in this case (save for the jockey fees of course). There are examples of the owner/trainer combination to be found in nearly every racing program, particularly in lower level races w here it is extremely common.

3D Printing for Hollywood and Beyond at ASMEs AM3D Jason Lopes Legacy

3D Printing for Hollywood and Beyond at ASMEs AM3D Jason Lopes Legacy 3D Printing for Hollywood and Beyond at ASMEs AM3D Jason Lopes Legacy The Future of Hollywood Will Be 3D-PrintedJason Lopes commands the attention of every room he walks into these days.Hes been called influential, engaging and the most interesting speaker on 3D printing todayand with 3D-printing work of his featured in Hollywood films such as Iron Man, Jurassic World, and Pacific Rim, the praise is well-deserved.Lopes is the lead systems engineer at Legacy Effects, a studio that uses additive technology, along with the talents of many artists and designers, to create stunning visuals for Hollywood and beyond.Lopes has been making the rounds at 3D-printing conferences, and in August delivered a keynotlagee address at ASMEs AM3D conference where he spoke about how the expanding functionality of additive manufacturing (AM) is disrupting industries like his.Despite his popularity on the 3D circuit, Lopes is the fir st to admit his artistic work and traininghe studied film at The Art Institute of Philadelphiahave made him a bit of an oddball at AM events.When I started showing up to these events, people were just saying, Oh, thats just an artistic side, and basically not taking it as serious as it wasOh, its just Hollywood. But the amount of engineering that goes into all of our creations is absolutely phenomenal, and I can attest to our workflow that its not an easy thing to do what we do, Lopes says.Balancing art and technologyAlong with his film work, Lopess 3D printing has also appeared in video-game trailers for Call of Duty, Destiny, and Halo, as well as high-end commercials for Old Spice, GEICO, Direct TV, and more.The breadth of Lopess work3D scanning, 3D printing, figuring out how to get ideas off of the page and into realitymeans hes had to become an expert in marrying the technology of 3D printing and the skills it takes to do special effects design.Balancing art, technology, and eng ineering requires patience and hard work, especially when it comes to Legacy Effects signature armored suit, versions of which have been binnenseen in RoboCop and Iron Man.Jason Lopes, Lead Systems Engineer at Legacy Effects, talks to Honeycomb about his job and professional experiences.Video Reel Focus FilmsPlay video Just making a suit to fit over the person thats going to be inside of it, from a conceptual standpoint, is probably one of the hardest things out there to do, because right out the gate, youre not in control of the person that theyre choosing to put inside of this artwork. If it doesnt fit the back-and-forth that needs to happen so the art isnt sacrificed is just on a whole other level, Lopes says.Creating a high-tech hero suitTheres more than what meets the eye when it comes to creating a superhero suit like the one worn by, say, Robert Downey Jr.sTony Starknamely because theres more than one suit.Dont forget, when we do a movie, especially an action movie or a super hero movie, you have a hero suit, and then you have stunt versions. So we need to break out of that master asset and be able to come up with each specific suit for the requirement, and the shot, Lopes says.Although Lopes and his crew try to directly manufacture pieces and skip the mold-making as often as possible to save money and time, the team typically uses 3D printing for rapid prototyping. They then add the details to create a master pattern that will eventually be cast in other materials, each with different thicknesses, flexibility, and other properties.Some suits call for lights and other electronics, requiring the designers to incorporate batteries, processor boards, and wiring harnesses into the artworkand all of this has to happen while remaining identical in appearance.Real world applications in 3DLegacy Effects 3D expertise is not only coveted by filmmakers and producers, but has become a hot-ticket item in government and industry projects that have nothing to do with e ntertainment.Jason Lopes and the Legacy Effects team created the rigid parts of this gigantic, furry walking monster for the San Diego Comic-Con 2014- using almost 4,000 hours of 3D printing time on several Stratasys printers. Image Jason Lopes.For example, a government department got in touch with Lopes and crew to collaborate on the ongoing development of its tactical assault light operator suit (TALOS), a high-tech armored, robotic suit expected to be unveiled by 2018.At the same time, the team has formed mutually beneficial relationships with those working in other fields such as aerospace, sports, medicine, and materials research.Everyone wants to have a pretty shell on top of their nice engineering to be more visually appealing, but they understand that its more than just a design skill. They see what were able to do in our time frames, and they love learning from us, Lopes says.It allows people to see things outside the box.What lies aheadThe future of 3D printing in any fiel d is debatable, and Lopes definitely has some opinions on whether materials will surpass hardware in terms of importance.Ive been saying since Day One, for me, I think its all materials, Lopes says. Every day you hear more and more about materials that are coming out, and whats on the horizon, and I think that just opens up more opportunities.Dont get me wrongI respect the hardware, and I think the hardware is going to advance as well, but lets face it Whats going to drive future innovation ismaterials-based, as far as Im concerned.Lopes is excited about the the newer nylons and rubber-like materials currently being used in 3D printing. But what he, and many others, would really like to see are stronger materials, particularly those that can withstand higher temperatures for right-off-the-printer usage.When we can take someones vision and directly output thatput it in their hands and call it a daythats what will be the big game-changer for us, he says. The new frontier of additi ve manufacturing can be intimidating to navigate fortunately, theres the ASME AM3D conference to help guide you as you integrate AM into your business. Learn more about theASME Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Conference and Expo here.Holly B. Martin is an independent writer.

Yes, you can reset your body without doing a cleanse

Yes, you can reset your body without doing a cleanseYes, you can reset your body without doing a cleanseIts entirely normal to get off track from time to time. And everyone does because - surprise - no one is perfect. The challenge, though, comes when you want to preset that proverbial reset button because we often go overboard, forcing ourselves into full-on cleanses that our bodies ultimately reject.So instead of traveling down this uncomfortable (and, often times, unsuccessful) path, consider the simple daily rituals below. Implement them for a brief period of time just to get yourself back on track, but then, if you find that theyre really working for you, add them to your typical routine for consistent energy and a happy digestive ordnungsprinzip.1. Have a cup of hot lemon water in the morningMost people dont realize it, but lemons are all-stars for the digestive tract. They are extremely detoxifying and help to keep the bodys pH in balance. While theyre a citrus fruit, lemons actually have an alkalizing effect on acid in the stomach, helping to calm down things like acid reflux flare-ups. Starting the day off with a hot cup of lemon water wakes up your digestive system and helps to reset it before asking it to process everything else you will consume throughout the day.2. Eat fresh, raw fruits or vegetables before having a mealStarting off a meal or your day with some raw fruits or vegetables is a great way to kick-departure your digestion. It gets the wheels turning and allows your body to get ready to digest the more complex things that you will consume later on. Also, the fiber helps to keep you a bit fuller so that you dont overeat. This ritual can be as simple as eating a few carrot sticks or a small salad before your typical meal or having an apple as an afternoon pick-me-up before you start to crash. They are refreshing, delicious and make you feel clean from the inside out.3. Take a daily probiotic supplementProbiotics help to balance out the go od bacteria in your gut and keep your digestive system happy. There are tons of probiotic supplement options to choose from, so read up on what will work best for your body. Its such a simple thing to add to your daily routine that makes such a big difference, so why not start now? We also like eating probiotic-rich foods like kimchi and kefir to snag some the natural way.4. Take a shot of apple cider vinegarWhoever came up with the saying, An apple a day keeps the doctor away, was onto something. This simple, overlooked fruit is a powerful player in digestive health. And apple cider vinegar is an internal superhero in itself. Go for the organic, unfiltered kind like Braggs, and use it as a tool to calm stomach acid or heartburn and kill bacteria in the body that can leave you feeling icky and your skin looking dull. Take one tablespoon straight or dissolve it in a little water to subdue the burn. (And always be mindful of your tooth enamel if you prefer it in shot form) Start your day off with this ritual or do it whenever youre feeling like you need a reboot.5. Keep ginger candy handyGinger chews can come to your rescue if youre feeling nauseous or your stomach is upset. Ginger has tons of health benefits, especially for the stomach, but no one really wants to carry around a fresh knob of the aromatic root in their bag everywhere they go, so snag some ginger candies instead. Theyre perfect in a pinch when youre out and about and your digestive system isnt happy with you. Pop one for almost instant relief. Seriously, ginger candies can work tiny miracles when you need them most.This article was originally published on Swirled.