Education
September 1, 2016
Prepping Yearlings for Sales
Getting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…
Education
OTTB Magazine
April 1, 2018
A Racehorse’s Best Friend
Track ponies play important roles both on training and race days…
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, 2019
Place Your Bets
A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…
June 1, 2020
What’s Your Makeover Horse Worth?
Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…
September 15, 2022
From Stakes Races to Second Careers
Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…
December 1, 2018
How Much Does an OTTB Cost?
From purchase price to routine care, find out what expenses you’ll likely encounter with your OTTB…
July 18, 2022
The Amateur Owner Lifestyle
How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
December 1, 2019
From Track to Shed
How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…
April 1, 2017
Shoeing at the Track
Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…
September 1, 2018
What Racehorses Wear
Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
June 1, 2020
OTTBs and Skin Crud
The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
July 1, 2022
The Claiming Game
Understand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…
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…
December 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Winter 2020
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
April 1, 2019
3-Phase Strong
How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…
June 1, 2016
4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves
Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…
December 1, 2016
What Makes a Turf vs. a Dirt Horse?
Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…
December 1, 2020
Getting to Know You
‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…
December 1, 2018
A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds
Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
June 1, 2016
Tips For Selling Your OTTB
A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…
September 1, 2020
Understanding Thoroughbred Sales
What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…
April 1, 2021
Unbiased
Trainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…
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