How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…

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

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

Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…

Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…

Trainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…

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

What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…

Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…

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

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.…

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

Understand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…

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

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

The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…

A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…

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