Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…

Thoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…

The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…

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.…

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…

‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…

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

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…

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

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

Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…

Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?  Here are some factors to consider.…

Many owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…

How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…

Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…

First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…

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

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

The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…