Education
December 1, 2021
Flatwork for All
Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
Education
OTTB Magazine
April 1, 2019
3-Phase Strong
How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…
September 15, 2022
OTTB for Hire
The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
June 1, 2016
Going Western
Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…
December 1, 2016
The Truth About Respiratory Issues
Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…
September 1, 2020
Taking the Worry Out of It
How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…
December 1, 2017
The Power of the PPs
What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…
April 1, 2020
Green on Green
Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders? Here are some factors to consider.…
June 1, 2020
OTTBs and Skin Crud
The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
December 1, 2020
Getting to Know You
‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…
June 1, 2016
The Thrill of the ‘Chase
Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…
December 1, 2018
A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds
Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
April 1, 2019
That Tip-Top Topline
How to help your OTTB develop a beautiful neck and back…
June 1, 2019
Comeback Kids
Patience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…
September 1, 2015
Uncovering Thoroughbred Talent
Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…
June 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Summer 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
September 1, 2020
Teaching Your OTTB to Longe
What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…
December 1, 2019
From Track to Shed
How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…
June 1, 2019
Scrolling for a Sport Horse
How to scout for an OTTB online…
November 20, 2022
Racehorse Vacations
Many owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…
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