Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

September 1, 2020

Taking the Worry Out of It

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…
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April 1, 2018

English Saddle Fitting for OTTBs

Keep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…
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March 1, 2019

Racehorse Recovery

Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…
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December 1, 2018

Re-Educating the OTTB

First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…
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December 1, 2021

Flatwork for All

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
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April 1, 2020

Green on Green

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?Ā  Here are some factors to consider.…
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April 1, 2017

OTTBs in Uniform

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…
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April 1, 2021

The Art of the Free Jump

How trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…
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June 1, 2016

Watching the Works

Head to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…
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April 1, 2020

Maximum Exposure

Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…
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December 1, 2017

Managing Limb Deviations in Foals

Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
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December 1, 2021

Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan

Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…
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April 1, 2017

Ticket to the Top

Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…
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July 18, 2022

The Amateur Owner Lifestyle

How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
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June 1, 2019

Microchipping Your Horse

Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
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June 1, 2016

4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves

Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…
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December 1, 2021

Growing Up in the Bluegrass

Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
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December 1, 2020

Shared Success

Experience the joys of racehorse ownership through partnerships and microshares…
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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.…
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April 1, 2019

3-Phase Strong

How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…
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