Education
April 1, 2016
Gate Training
Breaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…
Education
OTTB Magazine
December 1, 2018
Inside a Thoroughbred Nursery
How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…
December 1, 2017
Give ‘Em A Break
Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…
July 1, 2022
The Claiming Game
Understand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…
September 1, 2015
Uncovering Thoroughbred Talent
Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…
June 1, 2021
Backing and Starting Racehorses
Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…
July 18, 2022
The Amateur Owner Lifestyle
How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
April 1, 2020
Maximum Exposure
Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…
April 1, 2021
The Show Ring Debut
Tried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…
June 1, 2017
Reading Between the Lines
How a horse’s pedigree can influence its talent off the track.…
June 1, 2020
Paddock Schooling
The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…
September 1, 2018
Reducing Colic Risk
Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…
December 1, 2017
Managing Limb Deviations in Foals
Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
June 1, 2017
Surviving Stall Rest
A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
September 15, 2022
From Stakes Races to Second Careers
Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…
April 1, 2018
A Racehorse’s Best Friend
Track ponies play important roles both on training and race days…
September 1, 2016
Prepping Yearlings for Sales
Getting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…
June 1, 2019
Microchipping Your Horse
Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
April 1, 2022
Empty Nesters
How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…
December 1, 2020
Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect Clip
Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…
December 1, 2021
Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan
Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…
April 1, 2018
In Safe Hands
Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…
September 1, 2018
What Racehorses Wear
Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…
June 1, 2016
The Thrill of the ‘Chase
Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…
