Education
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.…
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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 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…
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 26, 2026
The Buzz on Fly Control
Flies can transmit dangerous diseases. Learn about the risks and smart fly-control strategies that really work.…
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…
January 14, 2026
Reading Between the Bloodlines
How experienced Thoroughbred enthusiasts use pedigrees to assess potential…
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?…
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.…
September 8, 2025
Ask a Trainer: Introducing Turnout
Bridget Heasley answers: “How do I safely introduce turnout to a recently-retired racehorse?”…
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