Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

December 1, 2017

Managing Limb Deviations in Foals

Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
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April 1, 2017

Ticket to the Top

Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…
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September 15, 2022

From Stakes Races to Second Careers

Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…
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December 1, 2020

Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect Clip

Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…
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April 1, 2017

Tendon Injuries, Past and Present

How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
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June 1, 2021

Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack

Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…
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April 1, 2017

OTTBs in Uniform

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…
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April 1, 2019

That Tip-Top Topline

How to help your OTTB develop a beautiful neck and back…
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September 1, 2019

Changing Leads

Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…
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April 1, 2018

In Safe Hands

Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…
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June 1, 2020

What’s Your Makeover Horse Worth?

Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…
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April 1, 2020

Dealing With Hoof Abscesses

A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…
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June 1, 2019

Scrolling for a Sport Horse

How to scout for an OTTB online…
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April 1, 2022

Off-Track Hooves

How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…
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December 1, 2020

Shared Success

Experience the joys of racehorse ownership through partnerships and microshares…
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December 1, 2017

In the Driver’s Seat

Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…
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June 1, 2021

Run Fast and Jump High

Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…
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September 1, 2019

Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTB

How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…
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April 1, 2019

3-Phase Strong

How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…
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April 1, 2018

A Racehorse’s Best Friend

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