Education
March 31, 2023
Picking Prospects: Spring 2023
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
Education
buying and selling
December 31, 2024
Buying & Selling Thoroughbreds Privately
People buy and sell Thoroughbred racehorses in more ways than through claiming races and at public auction. Here’s the inside scoop from racehorse trainers themselves.…
August 5, 2024
2024 Aftercare Industry Month: How Does Your Contract Hold Up?
Presented by Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. Originally recorded February 13, 2024.…
March 24, 2025
Picking Prospects Winter 2025
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
July 29, 2024
Selling the Transitioned Thoroughbred
Selling the transitioned Thoroughbred, whether that horse is still developing or is considered more finished, is a bit of a different process than selling prospects right off the track: we consulted two experienced sellers to learn more.…
July 1, 2022
Forever’s Not For Everyone
Giving a Thoroughbred his ‘forever home’ is a romantic notion, but is it always realistic?…
September 15, 2022
OTTB for Hire
The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
December 16, 2025
2025 Aftercare Industry Month: From Passion to Prosperity
Presented by Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation. Originally recorded on February 20, 2025.…
November 20, 2022
Picking Prospects: Winter 2023
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
October 14, 2024
Picking Prospects Fall 2024
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
May 13, 2024
Picking Prospects Summer 2024
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
November 26, 2024
To Pass or To Fail: That Used to Be the Question
Whether a horse “passes” or “fails” a pre-purchase exam (PPE) is an outdated interpretation: how can a PPE help a buyer?…
November 20, 2025
How to List Your Horse
If you choose to list your horse to facilitate a direct sale beyond racing, here are a few tips to creating a good ad.…
January 12, 2024
Budgeting For an OTTB
Breaking down the costs associated with OTTB ownership…
December 16, 2025
2025 Aftercare Industry Month: There’s No Place Like Home
Presented by Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation. Originally recorded February 27, 2025.…
July 27, 2023
Picking Prospects: Summer 2023
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
July 21, 2025
Ask a Trainer: Pairing Juniors & OTTBs
Professional Julia Jesu tackles a common question: how do you ensure that a green OTTB is the right horse for a junior rider?…
February 12, 2024
Picking Prospects: Spring 2024
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
November 20, 2022
How To OTTB-Shop
What to know about the various avenues for adopting or buying a recently retired racehorse.…
September 15, 2022
Picking Prospects: Fall 2022
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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