How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…

Learn about proactive horse welfare and safety measures in place and on the horizon.…

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

Seabiscuit, the popular runner in the 1930s who became the subject of a bestselling book in 1999 and a major movie in 2003, raced 35 times as a 2-year-old. That didn’t stop him from competing a total of 89 times…

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

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

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

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

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

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…

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

How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…

How racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…

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

How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…

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

First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…

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

Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…

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