From the NTRA ...
HOFSTRA OFF TO THE RACES
Hofstra University's College for Continuing Education (UCCE) is turning the excitement of owning racehorses into a scholarly pursuit.
The school, located in Hempstead, N.Y., just a few furlongs from Belmont Park, will offer a three-session course starting on January 26 entitled, Introduction to Racehorse Ownership for the Small Investor .
This course examines in detail the benefits and risks of
racehorse ownership as an alternative investment vehicle, reads a course description on Hofstra's UCCE Web site. The timing couldn't be better! New York is on the verge of installing video lottery terminals (slots) at racetracks, thus insuring a much enhanced purse structure for owners. Racing syndicates (partnerships) for the small investor are being formed at a rapid pace. Topics will include forms of ownership, licensing, acquisition of horses, hiring of professionals, insurance, tax issues, training expenses and related areas.
HOFSTRA OFF TO THE RACES
Hofstra University's College for Continuing Education (UCCE) is turning the excitement of owning racehorses into a scholarly pursuit.
The school, located in Hempstead, N.Y., just a few furlongs from Belmont Park, will offer a three-session course starting on January 26 entitled, Introduction to Racehorse Ownership for the Small Investor .
This course examines in detail the benefits and risks of
racehorse ownership as an alternative investment vehicle, reads a course description on Hofstra's UCCE Web site. The timing couldn't be better! New York is on the verge of installing video lottery terminals (slots) at racetracks, thus insuring a much enhanced purse structure for owners. Racing syndicates (partnerships) for the small investor are being formed at a rapid pace. Topics will include forms of ownership, licensing, acquisition of horses, hiring of professionals, insurance, tax issues, training expenses and related areas.
