Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

April 1, 2020

Green on Green

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?  Here are some factors to consider.…
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April 1, 2016

Feeding Your OTTB

Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…
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April 1, 2022

What Can This Horse Do?

How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…
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December 1, 2021

Growing Up in the Bluegrass

Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
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December 1, 2018

Stereotypic Behaviors

Commonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…
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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…
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April 1, 2018

A Racehorse’s Best Friend

Track ponies play important roles both on training and race days…
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September 1, 2015

Uncovering Thoroughbred Talent

Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…
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December 1, 2018

A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds

Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
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April 1, 2019

Place Your Bets

A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…
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June 1, 2019

Microchipping Your Horse

Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
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December 1, 2021

Grooming on the Track

Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…
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December 1, 2021

Flatwork for All

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
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June 1, 2016

The Thrill of the ‘Chase

Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…
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April 1, 2017

Tendon Injuries, Past and Present

How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
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April 1, 2018

English Saddle Fitting for OTTBs

Keep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…
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April 1, 2021

Unbiased

Trainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…
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December 1, 2018

Inside a Thoroughbred Nursery

How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…
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December 1, 2019

Dealing With Long Toes & Low Heels

Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…
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June 1, 2019

Scrolling for a Sport Horse

How to scout for an OTTB online…
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