Education
September 1, 2016
Protecting Your Horse’s Back
Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
Education
OTTB Magazine
June 1, 2020
Paddock Schooling
The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…
June 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Summer 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
November 20, 2022
Make Me a Match
What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…
December 1, 2021
Flatwork for All
Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
December 1, 2020
Getting to Know You
‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…
March 1, 2019
Racehorse Recovery
Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…
November 20, 2022
Racehorse Vacations
Many owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…
September 1, 2018
What Racehorses Wear
Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…
July 18, 2022
The Amateur Owner Lifestyle
How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
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…
September 15, 2022
From Stakes Races to Second Careers
Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
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.…
September 1, 2021
Rising Worth
The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
April 1, 2019
Place Your Bets
A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…
April 1, 2016
Gate Training
Breaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…
June 1, 2021
Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack
Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…
September 1, 2020
Perfect Pairs
Memorable matches made at the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace…
June 1, 2019
How Racehorses Travel
On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…
June 1, 2020
OTTBs and Skin Crud
The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
April 1, 2017
Shoeing at the Track
Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…
September 1, 2020
Teaching Your OTTB to Longe
What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…
September 1, 2021
The Art of Galloping
Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…
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