Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…

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

How trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…

How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…

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

How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…

Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…

Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…

Getting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…

Memorable matches made at the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace…

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.…

Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…

Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…

Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…

Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…

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

Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…

Seabiscuit, 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…