Education

buying and selling

Education

buying and selling

November 20, 2022

How To OTTB-Shop

What to know about the various avenues for adopting or buying a recently retired racehorse.…
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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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March 31, 2023

Picking Prospects: Spring 2023

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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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Whether a horse “passes” or “fails” a pre-purchase exam (PPE) is an outdated interpretation: how can a PPE help a buyer?…
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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.…
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January 12, 2023

Webinar: Marketing Your Thoroughbred For Sale (2022)

Featuring Clare Mansmann of Pacific Farm and photographer Erin Gilmore. Recorded July 2022…
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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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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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March 24, 2025

Picking Prospects Winter 2025

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
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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 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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May 13, 2024

Picking Prospects Summer 2024

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
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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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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.…
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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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January 12, 2024

Budgeting For an OTTB

Breaking down the costs associated with OTTB ownership…
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December 16, 2025

2025 Aftercare Industry Month: There’s No Place Like Home

Presented by Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation. Originally recorded February 27, 2025.…
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July 27, 2023

Picking Prospects: Summer 2023

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

2024 Aftercare Industry Month: Networking Within the Industry

Presented by Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. Originally recorded February 20, 2024.…
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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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