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bomb proofing

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QUESTION: hello madam, what does "bomb proofing" mean in equine terminology, how it is beneficial for race horses????

ANSWER: bomb proof means you desensitize the horse to scary things such as noise moving objects, dogs, cars, exc. for racehorses your not going to focus on this to much. they are bred and trained to run on a track not be bomb proof. bomb proof horses are for everyday riding for people and kids.

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QUESTION: madam, i have an idea. the moment, the  baby thoroughbreds arrive to a trainer's stable, while giving ground training to them, he can finely make them get used to the climate, the animals and people around them. my idea is, all racehorses should be totally dare devils, not to get spooked for each and every thing leading to problems. if i'm a trainer, i would surely bomb proof all the babies along with giving groundwork training. we humans are doing a crime separating the mare and the foal for our purpose. what you say madam. i do concentrate much more on racing rather than bomb proofing, but it should be a must before i break them to saddle. is my idea okay???

Answer
yes you are correct and this is how i train my horses. i make sure my horses are bomb proof before i train them for racing. you always want a safe horse that will be able to handle the different scenes and events that will come along. the more training the better.