December 1, 2017 In the Driver’s SeatEx-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…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, 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
June 1, 2020 What’s Your Makeover Horse Worth?Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…Read More
December 1, 2020 Getting to Know You‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…Read More
April 1, 2022 International Aftercare SuccessesHow racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…Read More
June 1, 2016 Tips For Selling Your OTTBA step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…Read More
June 1, 2018 Beyond ConventionalHow to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…Read More
December 1, 2017 The Power of the PPsWhat your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…Read More
December 1, 2016 Therapy ThoroughbredsMeet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…Read More
December 1, 2019 From Track to ShedHow top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…Read More
June 1, 2016 The Thrill of the ‘ChaseThoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…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
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, 2016 Gate TrainingBreaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…Read More
December 1, 2018 A Horse With No Name: Identifying ThoroughbredsTips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…Read More
June 1, 2019 Comeback KidsPatience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…Read More
April 1, 2022 Off-Track HoovesHow farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…Read More
April 1, 2020 Maximum ExposureGetting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…Read More