Education
December 1, 2017
Managing Limb Deviations in Foals
Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
Education
OTTB Magazine
April 1, 2019
Place Your Bets
A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…
April 1, 2022
What Can This Horse Do?
How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…
December 1, 2018
Stereotypic Behaviors
Commonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…
April 1, 2018
Name That Racehorse
Racehorse naming is both an art and a science … and a lot of fun…
June 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Summer 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
April 1, 2016
Feeding Your OTTB
Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…
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…
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…
April 1, 2022
Off-Track Hooves
How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…
September 1, 2019
Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTB
How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…
April 1, 2022
Empty Nesters
How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…
April 1, 2022
Developing Young Racehorses
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…
June 1, 2016
Going Western
Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…
June 1, 2018
Beyond Conventional
How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…
April 1, 2021
The Show Ring Debut
Tried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…
April 1, 2020
Green on Green
Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders? Here are some factors to consider.…
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…
April 1, 2017
Shoeing at the Track
Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…
June 1, 2021
Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack
Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…
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