Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…

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

Trainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…

Patience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…

What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…

Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…

A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…

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

Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…

With the advent of social media, shopping for an OTTB became easy and fun. But there are some things the savvy shopper should know before saying “yes” to a pretty face online.…

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

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…

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

Many owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…

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

Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…

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