How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…

Breaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?  Here are some factors to consider.…

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

How trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…

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

Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…

Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…

Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…

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

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

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

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

A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…

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

How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…

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

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

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