What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…

Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…

The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…

The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…

Head to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…

Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…

Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…

How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…

Commonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…

How to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…

Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…

Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…

‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…

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…

Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…

How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…

Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…

How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…

Understand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…