June 1, 2021 Backing and Starting RacehorsesLearn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…Read More
April 1, 2016 Feeding Your OTTBYour retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…Read More
April 1, 2022 Developing Young RacehorsesSeabiscuit, 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…Read More
December 1, 2021 Grooming on the TrackRacehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…Read More
September 1, 2021 Rising WorthThe demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…Read More
June 1, 2016 Watching the WorksHead to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…Read More
April 1, 2021 The Art of the Free JumpHow trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…Read More
December 1, 2016 The Truth About Respiratory IssuesUpper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…Read More
April 1, 2021 The Great Headgear DilemmaHow to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…Read More
April 1, 2022 What Can This Horse Do?How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…Read More
November 20, 2022 Racehorse VacationsMany owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…Read More
April 1, 2018 A Racehorse’s Best FriendTrack ponies play important roles both on training and race days…Read More
June 1, 2021 You’ve Got To Have HeartThoroughbred blood is the not-so-secret sauce that helps Warmbloods live up to their sport horse status…Read More
December 1, 2018 How Much Does an OTTB Cost?From purchase price to routine care, find out what expenses you’ll likely encounter with your OTTB…Read More
September 1, 2021 The Art of GallopingLearn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…Read More
April 1, 2019 Picking Prospects: Spring 2019Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
December 1, 2020 Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect ClipShave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…Read More
June 1, 2018 Don’t Call Them UselessOptions for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…Read More
December 1, 2018 Stereotypic BehaviorsCommonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…Read More
June 1, 2016 Tips For Selling Your OTTBA step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…Read More