Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…

Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…

How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…

Thoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…

First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…

Racehorse naming is both an art and a science … and a lot of fun…

Many owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…

Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…

Keep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…

Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…

Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…

The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…

Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…

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.…

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

The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…

How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…

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

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

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