Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

September 1, 2016

Protecting Your Horse’s Back

Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
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April 1, 2021

The Show Ring Debut

Tried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…
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April 1, 2017

OTTBs in Uniform

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…
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June 1, 2018

Don’t Call Them Useless

Options for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…
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June 1, 2019

Comeback Kids

Patience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…
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April 1, 2017

Tendon Injuries, Past and Present

How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
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June 1, 2016

4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves

Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…
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June 1, 2016

Tips For Selling Your OTTB

A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…
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July 18, 2022

The Amateur Owner Lifestyle

How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
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December 1, 2018

A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds

Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
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June 1, 2019

Scrolling for a Sport Horse

How to scout for an OTTB online…
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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.…
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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.…
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April 1, 2022

Empty Nesters

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…
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April 1, 2020

Maximum Exposure

Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…
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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…
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June 1, 2021

You’ve Got To Have Heart

Thoroughbred blood is the not-so-secret sauce that helps Warmbloods live up to their sport horse status…
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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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April 1, 2020

Green on Green

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?  Here are some factors to consider.…
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July 1, 2022

The Claiming Game

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