Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…

Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…

Keep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…

How to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…

How trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…

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

How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…

A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…

How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…

A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…

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.…

Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…

Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…

What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…

Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…

A Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…