Getting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…

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…

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

How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…

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

What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…

Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…

The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…

Breaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…

Options for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…

Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…

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

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

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

Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…

Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…

How to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…

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