Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

April 1, 2022

International Aftercare Successes

How racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…
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December 1, 2018

Inside a Thoroughbred Nursery

How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…
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December 1, 2019

From Track to Shed

How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…
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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, 2022

Empty Nesters

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…
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June 1, 2018

Beyond Conventional

How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…
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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, 2020

Shared Success

Experience the joys of racehorse ownership through partnerships and microshares…
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June 1, 2019

Scrolling for a Sport Horse

How to scout for an OTTB online…
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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…
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December 1, 2021

Growing Up in the Bluegrass

Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
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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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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, 2020

OTTBs and Skin Crud

The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
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December 1, 2021

Grooming on the Track

Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…
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December 1, 2020

Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect Clip

Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…
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December 1, 2016

Therapy Thoroughbreds

Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…
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April 1, 2019

Place Your Bets

A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…
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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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