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February 10, 2026
Dental Care for Thoroughbreds
Make sure your Thoroughbred receives high-quality maintenance dentistry for optimal performance and comfort.…
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August 25, 2025
Picking Prospects: Summer 2025
Makeover staff evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
November 3, 2025
Enrichment Ideas for Busy OTTBs
Here’s how to reduce boredom when stall confinement is necessary.…
March 24, 2025
Picking Prospects Winter 2025
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
December 30, 2025
Feeding a Still-Growing OTTB
Various dietary factors need to be considered when transitioning a young OTTB to a second career.…
March 18, 2026
2026 Thoroughbred Wellness Expo: From the Track to the Ring with Dr. Jeff Berk
The 2026 Thoroughbred Wellness Expo took place on February 28 at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center…
September 8, 2025
Ask a Trainer: Introducing Turnout
Bridget Heasley answers: “How do I safely introduce turnout to a recently-retired racehorse?”…
April 1, 2021
Unbiased
Trainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…
March 18, 2026
2026 Thoroughbred Wellness Expo: No Foot, No Horse with Amy Sidwar-Seaver
The 2026 Thoroughbred Wellness Expo took place on February 28 at Virginia Tech’s Marion du Pont Scott Equine Medical Center…
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?…
March 11, 2025
Kissing Spines in OTTBs
Learn how veterinarians diagnose and treat kissing spines in Thoroughbreds and other horses.…
June 16, 2025
Picking Prospects: Spring 2025
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
May 8, 2025
Webinar: Life After the Finish Line: Keeping Retired Racehorses Healthy From the Inside Out
Sponsored by Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. Originally recorded May 5, 2025.…
January 26, 2026
Feeding Fat to Your Thoroughbred
Adding fat could benefit your horse. But with so many fat sources available, how do you decide which one is best?…
July 2, 2025
Senior OTTB Nutrition, Health & Career Considerations
Help your aging OTTB thrive with balanced senior horse nutrition and a workload that supports his health, comfort, and performance as he gets older.…
June 3, 2025
Understanding Different Types of Track Conditions
From fast to firm, learn what the track conditions mean and how they affect Thoroughbreds on race day and beyond.…
May 5, 2025
Unsung Heroes: How Pony Horses Shape Racehorses and OTTBs
The pony horse and rider play an essential part in keeping things running smoothly at the racetrack.…
March 30, 2026
Basic Exercises For Every Showing Horse & Rider
Reprinted from The Plaid Horse: Each week The Plaid Horse asks trainers a question and gathers their answers for you. These trainers have a range of experience, backgrounds, and focus points of their programs, so the answers have as much…
February 24, 2026
The Will to Try: Diving Into the Psychology of the Thoroughbred
Thoroughbreds bring sensitivity and drive to second careers. Clear, thoughtful training helps riders make the most of those traits.…
November 17, 2025
Diagnosing Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries can vary in terms of rehabilitation and recovery time. Hagyard’s Dr. Hannah Weinberg takes us on a closer look.…
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