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

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

Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…

Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…

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

The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…

Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…

Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…

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

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

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

‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…

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

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

Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…

Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…

Commonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…

Track ponies play important roles both on training and race days…

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

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