Education
September 1, 2021
The Art of Galloping
Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…
Education
OTTB Magazine
September 1, 2021
Rising Worth
The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
November 20, 2022
From the Racetrack to the Ranch
The transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…
June 1, 2019
Microchipping Your Horse
Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
March 1, 2020
Registering Racehorses
A Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…
December 1, 2021
Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan
Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…
September 15, 2022
OTTB for Hire
The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
June 1, 2019
Comeback Kids
Patience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
June 1, 2019
How Racehorses Travel
On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…
December 1, 2018
A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds
Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
April 1, 2018
English Saddle Fitting for OTTBs
Keep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…
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…
December 1, 2021
Grooming on the Track
Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…
November 20, 2022
Make Me a Match
What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…
April 1, 2022
Developing Young Racehorses
Seabiscuit, the popular runner in the 1930s who became the subject of a bestselling book in 1999 and a major movie in 2003, raced 35 times as a 2-year-old. That didn’t stop him from competing a total of 89 times…
December 1, 2017
Give ‘Em A Break
Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…
September 1, 2018
Reducing Colic Risk
Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…
April 1, 2020
Green on Green
Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders? Here are some factors to consider.…
September 1, 2020
Understanding Thoroughbred Sales
What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…
December 1, 2017
The Power of the PPs
What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…
September 1, 2019
Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTB
How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…
June 1, 2020
What’s Your Makeover Horse Worth?
Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…
December 1, 2017
Managing Limb Deviations in Foals
Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
