Education
April 1, 2021
The Great Headgear Dilemma
How to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…
Education
OTTB Magazine
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…
April 1, 2017
Shoeing at the Track
Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…
June 1, 2016
4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves
Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
September 15, 2022
Horse Racing Safety Initiatives
Learn about proactive horse welfare and safety measures in place and on the horizon.…
December 1, 2016
What Makes a Turf vs. a Dirt Horse?
Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…
June 1, 2021
You’ve Got To Have Heart
Thoroughbred blood is the not-so-secret sauce that helps Warmbloods live up to their sport horse status…
June 1, 2017
Surviving Stall Rest
A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
June 1, 2019
Microchipping Your Horse
Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
September 15, 2022
OTTB for Hire
The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
April 1, 2019
Place Your Bets
A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…
April 1, 2018
Royal Blood
Thoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…
December 1, 2016
Therapy Thoroughbreds
Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…
September 1, 2021
Rising Worth
The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
December 1, 2020
Getting to Know You
‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…
September 1, 2016
Protecting Your Horse’s Back
Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
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…
December 1, 2018
A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds
Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
July 1, 2022
Biosecurity Tips for Traveling OTTBs
How to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…
December 1, 2019
From the Ground Up
Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
December 1, 2018
How Much Does an OTTB Cost?
From purchase price to routine care, find out what expenses you’ll likely encounter with your OTTB…
April 1, 2021
The Essential Equine Emergency Kit
Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…
September 1, 2019
Changing Leads
Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…
