Education
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…
Education
OTTB Magazine
December 1, 2019
Dealing With Long Toes & Low Heels
Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…
September 1, 2020
Understanding Thoroughbred Sales
What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…
December 1, 2018
How Much Does an OTTB Cost?
From purchase price to routine care, find out what expenses you’ll likely encounter with your OTTB…
June 1, 2017
Surviving Stall Rest
A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
June 1, 2018
Don’t Call Them Useless
Options for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…
April 1, 2022
International Aftercare Successes
How racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…
April 1, 2019
3-Phase Strong
How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…
April 1, 2021
The Great Headgear Dilemma
How to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…
September 15, 2022
From Stakes Races to Second Careers
Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…
September 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Fall 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
April 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Spring 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
December 1, 2016
What Makes a Turf vs. a Dirt Horse?
Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…
June 1, 2021
You’ve Got To Have Heart
Thoroughbred blood is the not-so-secret sauce that helps Warmbloods live up to their sport horse status…
April 1, 2017
Ticket to the Top
Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…
December 1, 2017
Give ‘Em A Break
Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…
September 1, 2018
What Racehorses Wear
Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…
November 20, 2022
Make Me a Match
What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…
September 1, 2020
Teaching Your OTTB to Longe
What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…
September 1, 2019
Changing Leads
Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…
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