Education
April 1, 2018
Royal Blood
Thoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…
Education
OTTB Magazine
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.…
April 1, 2022
International Aftercare Successes
How racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…
June 1, 2017
Surviving Stall Rest
A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
September 1, 2018
Reducing Colic Risk
Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…
December 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Winter 2020
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
December 1, 2016
What Makes a Turf vs. a Dirt Horse?
Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…
December 1, 2017
In the Driver’s Seat
Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…
April 1, 2021
The Art of the Free Jump
How trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…
June 1, 2018
Don’t Call Them Useless
Options for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…
April 1, 2017
OTTBs in Uniform
Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…
September 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Fall 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
March 1, 2020
Registering Racehorses
A Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…
July 18, 2022
The Amateur Owner Lifestyle
How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
June 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Summer 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
June 1, 2018
Beyond Conventional
How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…
June 1, 2019
Comeback Kids
Patience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…
June 1, 2016
Tips For Selling Your OTTB
A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…
September 1, 2016
Protecting Your Horse’s Back
Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
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.…
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