How to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…

How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…

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

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

Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…

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

The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…

Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…

Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…

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

The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…

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

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

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

Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…

Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…

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

What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…

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…

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