April 1, 2018 In Safe HandsMany riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…Read More
March 1, 2019 Racehorse RecoverySteps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…Read More
April 1, 2022 What Can This Horse Do?How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…Read More
April 1, 2018 Royal BloodThoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…Read More
December 1, 2018 Re-Educating the OTTBFirst steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…Read More
April 1, 2018 Name That RacehorseRacehorse naming is both an art and a science … and a lot of fun…Read More
November 20, 2022 Racehorse VacationsMany owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…Read More
December 1, 2020 Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect ClipShave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…Read More
April 1, 2018 English Saddle Fitting for OTTBsKeep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…Read More
June 1, 2016 Going WesternMeet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…Read More
September 1, 2018 What Racehorses WearSpecialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…Read More
June 1, 2020 OTTBs and Skin CrudThe transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…Read More
June 1, 2016 The Thrill of the ‘ChaseThoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…Read More
December 1, 2017 Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’tsWith 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.…Read More
December 1, 2018 Stereotypic BehaviorsCommonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…Read More
June 1, 2020 Paddock SchoolingThe paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…Read More
December 1, 2019 From Track to ShedHow top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…Read More
June 1, 2018 Don’t Call Them UselessOptions for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…Read More
April 1, 2017 Ticket to the TopFour riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…Read More
June 1, 2016 Watching the WorksHead to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…Read More