Ask a Trainer: Developing Quality GaitsUSEF “R” Hunter judge and trainer Sissy Wickes shares her slow and steady method for improving gait quality in the recently-retired racehorse.…Read More
Ask a Trainer: Introducing Lateral WorkAlison O’Dwyer shares her tried and true method to introduce lateral work to the green OTTB.…Read More
Strong to the Core: Under SaddleApply these techniques to build your OTTB’s second-career strength and agility…Read More
Developing the Perfect FoxhunterAre you inspired to try your hand at hunting? We’ll walk you through the process of finding a hunt and preparing your off-track Thoroughbred for his first outings.…Read More
Ask a Trainer: Going For a GallopJockey turned OTTB trainer Alice Beckman shares advice for asking for an open gallop outside of the arena.…Read More
Ask a Trainer: Asking for the Lead ChangeAlice Beckman draws on racing knowledge to explain how to cue for a lead change.…Read More
Ask a Trainer: Balancing the Jumper On LandingRosie Napravnik shares some advice for the horse who “scoots” after a long spot or a dropped rail.…Read More
Ask a Trainer: Developing the Sloppy JumperRosie Napravnik shares some advice for the sloppy horse over low fences.…Read More
Training TimelinesHow to know when you and your off-track Thoroughbred are ready for the next step…Read More
From the Racetrack to the RanchThe transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…Read More