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

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

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

How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…

The transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…

A Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…

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

Track ponies play important roles both on training and race days…

From purchase price to routine care, find out what expenses you’ll likely encounter with your OTTB…

Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…

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…

How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…

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

Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…

Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…

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

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

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

Tried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…

Thoroughbred blood is the not-so-secret sauce that helps Warmbloods live up to their sport horse status…