Education

Education

January 5, 2024

Picking Prospects: Winter 2024

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
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January 4, 2024

Picking Prospects: Fall 2023

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
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December 5, 2023

Why Your OTTB (Probably) Isn’t a Rescue

It’s easy to throw the word “rescue” around, but the majority of Thoroughbreds are responsibly rehomed after racing.…
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August 1, 2023

Horse Listings Pitfalls… And How to Avoid Them

Crafting the perfect horse listing is true art. Here are a few common pitfalls in writing and producing horse listings, and how to avoid them to make sure your horse stands out from the crowd!…
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July 28, 2023

The Makeover & the Racing Industry

How can you and your horses get involved?…
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May 12, 2022

Researching Your OTTB

One of the coolest things about OTTBs are the readily-available records of their breeding and racing careers. Here’s how to research your horse!…
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May 12, 2022

Incentive Programs & OTTB Competitions

Several incentive programs and Thoroughbred-only competitions provide plenty of options for your OTTB in his or her second career!…
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May 11, 2022

When to Work With a Trainer

Transitioning a Thoroughbred to a new career is rewarding, but also a massive challenge. Don’t be afraid to work with a professional!…
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May 11, 2022

How to Acquire an Off-Track Thoroughbred

You know you want to put a Thoroughbred ex-racehorse in your barn… but how?…
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May 11, 2022

How to Place a Retiring Thoroughbred

You’ve decided it’s time to retire your horse — where do you start?…
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May 10, 2022

Keeping Track of Your Former Racehorse

The majority of second-career owners would love to stay in touch with you about your former horse!…
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May 10, 2022

Transferring Ownership

While the nature of buying and selling Thoroughbreds from the track into second careers often means they’re bought sight-unseen, there are plenty of ways buyers and sellers can protect themselves and their horses.…
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May 9, 2022

What Is Aftercare?

The aftercare industry consists of different types of organizations and the open market working together for the benefit of the horse.…
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May 6, 2022

When Is It Time to Retire?

Demand for retiring Thoroughbreds is growing — but there is one key factor affecting how easily you can place your ex-racer.…
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May 6, 2022

Why Our Work Matters

While there are numerous “alphabet soup” organizations working in Thoroughbred aftercare, it’s the unique work of the RRP that sets it apart from the field.…
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