Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

September 1, 2018

Reducing Colic Risk

Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…
Read More
Featured image for “Reducing Colic Risk”
December 1, 2017

The Power of the PPs

What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…
Read More
Featured image for “The Power of the PPs”
April 1, 2022

Empty Nesters

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…
Read More
Featured image for “Empty Nesters”
April 1, 2020

Green on Green

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?  Here are some factors to consider.…
Read More
Featured image for “Green on Green”
December 1, 2016

Therapy Thoroughbreds

Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…
Read More
Featured image for “Therapy Thoroughbreds”
June 1, 2021

Backing and Starting Racehorses

Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…
Read More
Featured image for “Backing and Starting Racehorses”
April 1, 2019

That Tip-Top Topline

How to help your OTTB develop a beautiful neck and back…
Read More
Featured image for “That Tip-Top Topline”
April 1, 2018

Royal Blood

Thoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…
Read More
Featured image for “Royal Blood”
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
Featured image for “What’s Your Makeover Horse Worth?”
April 1, 2022

What Can This Horse Do?

How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…
Read More
Featured image for “What Can This Horse Do?”
April 1, 2017

OTTBs in Uniform

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…
Read More
Featured image for “OTTBs in Uniform”
April 1, 2017

Ticket to the Top

Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…
Read More
Featured image for “Ticket to the Top”
December 1, 2021

Flatwork for All

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
Read More
Featured image for “Flatwork for All”
April 1, 2018

In Safe Hands

Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…
Read More
Featured image for “In Safe Hands”
September 1, 2019

Changing Leads

Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…
Read More
Featured image for “Changing Leads”
June 1, 2021

Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack

Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…
Read More
Featured image for “Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack”
September 1, 2020

Teaching Your OTTB to Longe

What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…
Read More
Featured image for “Teaching Your OTTB to Longe”
June 1, 2021

Run Fast and Jump High

Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…
Read More
Featured image for “Run Fast and Jump High”
June 1, 2016

4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves

Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…
Read More
Featured image for “4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves”
December 1, 2020

Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect Clip

Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…
Read More
Featured image for “Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect Clip”

blog

.