Education
December 1, 2018
A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds
Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
Education
OTTB Magazine
March 1, 2019
Racehorse Recovery
Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…
December 1, 2019
From the Ground Up
Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
April 1, 2022
Empty Nesters
How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…
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…
April 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Spring 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
December 1, 2017
In the Driver’s Seat
Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…
April 1, 2022
Developing Young Racehorses
Seabiscuit, the popular runner in the 1930s who became the subject of a bestselling book in 1999 and a major movie in 2003, raced 35 times as a 2-year-old. That didn’t stop him from competing a total of 89 times…
April 1, 2021
The Essential Equine Emergency Kit
Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…
December 1, 2016
The Truth About Respiratory Issues
Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…
July 1, 2022
Biosecurity Tips for Traveling OTTBs
How to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…
June 1, 2021
Run Fast and Jump High
Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…
April 1, 2018
English Saddle Fitting for OTTBs
Keep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…
September 1, 2021
The Art of Galloping
Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…
April 1, 2017
Tendon Injuries, Past and Present
How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
December 1, 2020
Shared Success
Experience the joys of racehorse ownership through partnerships and microshares…
December 1, 2020
Getting to Know You
‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…
September 1, 2018
Reducing Colic Risk
Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…
June 1, 2017
Surviving Stall Rest
A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
December 1, 2018
Stereotypic Behaviors
Commonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…
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