Education
April 1, 2020
Dealing With Hoof Abscesses
A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…
Education
OTTB Magazine
September 1, 2021
Sitting Well
Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…
June 1, 2019
How Racehorses Travel
On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…
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 1, 2016
Protecting Your Horse’s Back
Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
June 1, 2018
Beyond Conventional
How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…
June 1, 2021
Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack
Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…
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, 2021
Flatwork for All
Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
June 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Summer 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
September 1, 2018
Reducing Colic Risk
Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…
September 1, 2019
Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTB
How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…
March 1, 2020
Registering Racehorses
A Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…
September 1, 2020
Teaching Your OTTB to Longe
What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…
April 1, 2021
The Great Headgear Dilemma
How to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…
December 1, 2019
From the Ground Up
Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
September 1, 2018
What Racehorses Wear
Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…
March 1, 2019
Racehorse Recovery
Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…
June 1, 2017
Surviving Stall Rest
A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
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