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

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…

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

A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…

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

A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…

How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…

Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…

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

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.…

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

What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…

Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…

Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…

What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…

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

Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…

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

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