Racehorse Ownership with Kate Walton Racing

Owning a Racehorse does not have to break the bank. There are various ownership options available so that the enjoyment and expense can be shared. Choosing the right trainer can be as hard as choosing the horse but if you want a small friendly yard , which will put you and your horse first and can achieve the results then Kate Walton Racing could be for you.

We encourage owners to be involved as little or as much as they wish, we guarantee the warmest of welcomes and always enjoy owners visiting the yard. Some of our owner's favourite moments are visiting Sharp Hill Farm in the stunning scenery and watching their horse's progress from that initial purchase to them making their debut on the racecourse.

If owning a racehorse at Kate Walton Racing appeals to you there are various ownership packages available. Kate will be happy to help current and potential owners decide on what level of ownership is right for them, the purchasing of the horse from her many contacts in the UK, Ireland and beyond and all other queries. The prospect too many potential owners can sometimes seem daunting but Kate will help guide you through all aspects to make it as enjoyable as possible.

Why choose Kate Walton Racing?

• small, friendly yard with an experienced team able to give you and your horse individualised attention
• help available at every stage from the initial purchase of the horse to them appearing on the racecourse
• owners are actively encouraged to be involved as much or as little as they wish and are guaranteed a warm welcome at the yard
• Kate will keep you informed of the progress of your horse and involve you when deciding entries and declarations
• Kate has a proven record of revitalising horses who have lost their form
• horses are regularly turned out to allow them to relax and have time away from their training schedule
• Fun days at the races meeting Kate and other owners when your horse runs
• Very competitive training fees

Various Ownership Packages at Sharp Hill Farm

Sole Ownership
100% of the ownership is with 1 individual you will solely be responsible for the naming of the horse (if not already registered), selecting the racing colours, seeing your name in the paper you are the main beneficiary. If the horse goes on to be a superstar you are the individual that owns the animal. But you will also be solely responsible for the purchase price of the horse however great or small, as well as the training fees.

Co-Ownership
In racehorses this is an increasingly popular route into ownership. This is where more than one person has ownership in the horse and the costs and enjoyment are shared.

Different Types of Co-ownership

Joint Ownership
Consists of between 2 and 20 people owning one horse. The horse can run in either a joint ownership name or the name of a joint owner. This form of ownership is usually best suited to a very small group of people where each member wants to be registered as an owner in their own right.

Racing Partnership
Consists of between 2 to 20 individuals of which at least two must become nominated partners. A single racing partnership registration with Weatherbys may cover any number of horses owned by the partnership for example a group of friends or work colleagues, or it may be professionally run.

Company Ownership
Requires the company shareholders to own the horse. Various criteria need to be met in order to register a company ownership.

Business Partnership
Are available to a business which is already trading as a partnership and us registered for VAT.

Leasing
The leasing of a Racehorse involves the ownership of a racehorse for a set period of time, perhaps for 1 race or for its whole racing career.

Always delighted to explain more about the various ownership options that are currently available and happy to answer any questions please don't hesitate to contact Kate on 07718 909 356. Better still potential new owners are welcome to visit the yard to see the facilities, meet the staff and discuss in person with Kate the ownership option best suited to their needs.