Education
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
Education
OTTB Magazine
April 1, 2017
Shoeing at the Track
Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…
April 1, 2021
The Show Ring Debut
Tried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…
December 1, 2021
Grooming on the Track
Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…
December 1, 2018
Inside a Thoroughbred Nursery
How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…
June 1, 2019
Microchipping Your Horse
Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
September 1, 2016
Protecting Your Horse’s Back
Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
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…
December 1, 2017
Give ‘Em A Break
Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…
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…
September 1, 2015
Uncovering Thoroughbred Talent
Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…
September 1, 2020
Taking the Worry Out of It
How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…
December 1, 2021
Flatwork for All
Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
September 1, 2021
Sitting Well
Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…
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…
September 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Fall 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
April 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Spring 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
September 15, 2022
From Stakes Races to Second Careers
Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…
April 1, 2019
Place Your Bets
A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…
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.…
September 1, 2021
Rising Worth
The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
March 1, 2019
Racehorse Recovery
Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…
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…
April 1, 2016
Feeding Your OTTB
Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…
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