Education
September 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Fall 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
Education
OTTB Magazine
September 1, 2018
Reducing Colic Risk
Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…
June 1, 2021
Run Fast and Jump High
Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…
June 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Summer 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
December 1, 2016
The Truth About Respiratory Issues
Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…
September 1, 2020
Teaching Your OTTB to Longe
What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…
April 1, 2016
Feeding Your OTTB
Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…
September 1, 2020
Perfect Pairs
Memorable matches made at the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace…
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, 2021
Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack
Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…
April 1, 2020
Dealing With Hoof Abscesses
A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…
December 1, 2021
Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan
Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…
April 1, 2018
Name That Racehorse
Racehorse naming is both an art and a science … and a lot of fun…
April 1, 2020
Maximum Exposure
Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…
March 1, 2019
Racehorse Recovery
Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…
June 1, 2019
Microchipping Your Horse
Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
December 1, 2017
Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’ts
With the advent of social media, shopping for an OTTB became easy and fun. But there are some things the savvy shopper should know before saying “yes” to a pretty face online.…
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, 2018
Don’t Call Them Useless
Options for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…
September 15, 2022
OTTB for Hire
The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
April 1, 2017
Tendon Injuries, Past and Present
How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
December 1, 2018
Re-Educating the OTTB
First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…
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…
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…
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