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

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

Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…

A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…

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

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

How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…

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

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…

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.…

Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…

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

A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…

On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…

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

How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…

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

How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…