March 1, 2019 Racehorse RecoverySteps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…Read More
December 1, 2018 Stereotypic BehaviorsCommonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…Read More
December 1, 2017 Give ‘Em A BreakWhy many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…Read More
June 1, 2016 4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred HoovesManagement approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…Read More
December 1, 2017 The Power of the PPsWhat your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…Read More
September 1, 2016 Protecting Your Horse’s BackSome Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…Read More
December 1, 2017 In the Driver’s SeatEx-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…Read More
April 1, 2020 Maximum ExposureGetting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…Read More
December 1, 2019 From the Ground UpEstablishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…Read More
September 1, 2021 The Art of GallopingLearn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…Read More
April 1, 2018 Name That RacehorseRacehorse naming is both an art and a science … and a lot of fun…Read More
September 1, 2019 Picking Prospects: Fall 2019Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
November 20, 2022 From the Racetrack to the RanchThe transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…Read More
April 1, 2018 A Racehorse’s Best FriendTrack ponies play important roles both on training and race days…Read More
April 1, 2016 Gate TrainingBreaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…Read More
September 1, 2018 Reducing Colic RiskWhether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…Read More
April 1, 2021 The Essential Equine Emergency KitHaving a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…Read More
April 1, 2018 Royal BloodThoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…Read More
June 1, 2018 Don’t Call Them UselessOptions for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…Read More