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Education

buying and selling

July 1, 2022

Forever’s Not For Everyone

Giving a Thoroughbred his ‘forever home’ is a romantic notion, but is it always realistic?…
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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?…
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September 15, 2022

Picking Prospects: Fall 2022

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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August 5, 2024

2024 Aftercare Industry Month: Making Aftercare Your Full-Time Job

Presented by Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. Originally recorded February 6, 2024.…
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February 12, 2024

Picking Prospects: Spring 2024

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
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January 17, 2023

Webinar: Marketing Your Thoroughbred For Sale (2021)

Featuring Caraneen Smith of BigEq.com and Bethany Pastorial of Bethany P Photography. Recorded July 2021.…
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December 1, 2021

From Admirer to Owner

How to keep tabs on your favorite racehorses, and best ­practices for buying a horse at the end of its racing career…
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December 16, 2025

2025 Aftercare Industry Month: Thoroughbred Matchmaking

Presented by Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation. Originally recorded on February 10, 2025.…
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December 16, 2025

2025 Aftercare Industry Month: From Passion to Prosperity

Presented by Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation. Originally recorded on February 20, 2025.…
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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.…
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March 30, 2023

A Parent’s Guide to OTTB Ownership

Pros, cons and advice for parents considering off-track Thoroughbreds for their young riders…
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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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May 13, 2024

Picking Prospects Summer 2024

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
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January 10, 2024

Navigating Thoroughbred Sales

If you know how Thoroughbred sales work, you might just find your next sport horse superstar at one.…
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November 20, 2022

Make Me a Match

What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…
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November 20, 2022

Picking Prospects: Winter 2023

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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December 1, 2021

Picking Prospects: Winter 2022

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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March 31, 2023

Picking Prospects: Spring 2023

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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September 15, 2022

OTTB for Hire

The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
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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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