Becoming an owner with France Galop involves several key steps to follow.
Choosing your ownership type
Before getting started, it’s important to define how you want to own a racehorse.
Main options include:
- Non-participating owner
- Active non-professional owner
- Racing colours owner
- Syndicate ownership
Each status comes with different implications in terms of taxation, involvement, and management.
Getting your approval
To become an active owner, approval from France Galop is required.
This step ensures:
- Transparency in racing
- Fair competition
- Compliance with all regulations
What it involves:
- Administrative and financial checks
- Validation of your owner status
- Creation of your France Galop account
Buying your horse
Once approved, you can acquire a racehorse.
Different options include:
- Public auction sales
- Private purchase from a breeder or seller
- Syndicate ownership
Key selection criteria may include:
- Age
- Price
- Discipline (flat racing / jump racing)
- Pedigree
- Sporting objectives
Choosing your trainer
The trainer plays a central role in the racehorse ownership experience.
Their role includes:
- Preparing the horse for competition
- Planning its racing schedule
- Providing daily care and management
Following your horse’s career
Once your horse is in training and racing, you enter the most exciting part of ownership.
You will be able to:
- Track its training and race entries
- Take part in career decisions (depending on your status)
- Attend races at the racecourses
- Access owners’ areas
- Receive owner bonuses
- Enter the winners’ enclosure in case of victory
- Be invited to exclusive owner events
- And more
Need help?
France Galop supports owners at every stage, whether you are a beginner or experienced.
📩 Contact: relationsmembres@france-galop.com