Education
February 10, 2025
Ask a Trainer: Conquering Trailering Issues
Professional Lauren Burke shares her whole-horse approach to making trailer loading and hauling a smooth, stress-free process.…
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June 3, 2026
Thoroughbred Conformation and Movement Misconceptions and Realities
Stereotypes about Thoroughbred conformation and movement can cause riders to overlook exceptional sport horse prospects. Learn what experts look for when evaluating OTTBs and how training can help horses reach their full athletic potential.…
August 11, 2025
A Day in the Life of a Racehorse: Racing Day
Follow along as a 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly captures her first win.…
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 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.…
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…
March 31, 2023
Caring for Racehorse Hooves
How farriers, grooms and trainers work together to keep runners’ feet in top condition…
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?…
June 16, 2025
Picking Prospects: Spring 2025
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
February 10, 2026
Dental Care for Thoroughbreds
Make sure your Thoroughbred receives high-quality maintenance dentistry for optimal performance and comfort.…
March 18, 2026
2026 Thoroughbred Wellness Expo: When Breathing Goes Off Track with Dr. Elsa Ludwig
The 2026 Thoroughbred Wellness Expo took place on February 28 at Virginia Tech’s Marion du Pont Scott Equine Medical Center…
December 30, 2025
Feeding a Still-Growing OTTB
Various dietary factors need to be considered when transitioning a young OTTB to a second career.…
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.…
September 8, 2025
Ask a Trainer: Introducing Turnout
Bridget Heasley answers: “How do I safely introduce turnout to a recently-retired racehorse?”…
May 26, 2026
The Buzz on Fly Control
Flies can transmit dangerous diseases. Learn about the risks and smart fly-control strategies that really work.…
May 20, 2026
Picking Prospects: Spring 2026
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
March 11, 2025
Kissing Spines in OTTBs
Learn how veterinarians diagnose and treat kissing spines in Thoroughbreds and other horses.…
November 3, 2025
Enrichment Ideas for Busy OTTBs
Here’s how to reduce boredom when stall confinement is necessary.…
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.…
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?…
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