Education
April 1, 2017
Tendon Injuries, Past and Present
How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
Education
OTTB Magazine
September 1, 2021
Rising Worth
The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
September 1, 2021
Sitting Well
Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…
December 1, 2021
Grooming on the Track
Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…
June 1, 2019
How Racehorses Travel
On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…
December 1, 2019
From Track to Shed
How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…
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.…
April 1, 2017
Ticket to the Top
Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…
December 1, 2019
Dealing With Long Toes & Low Heels
Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…
September 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Fall 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
December 1, 2017
The Power of the PPs
What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…
June 1, 2020
OTTBs and Skin Crud
The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
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.…
June 1, 2021
Run Fast and Jump High
Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…
December 1, 2017
In the Driver’s Seat
Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…
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…
April 1, 2019
3-Phase Strong
How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…
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, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
September 1, 2015
Uncovering Thoroughbred Talent
Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…
December 1, 2017
Give ‘Em A Break
Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…
April 1, 2022
What Can This Horse Do?
How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…
September 15, 2022
Horse Racing Safety Initiatives
Learn about proactive horse welfare and safety measures in place and on the horizon.…
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