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

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…

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

Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…

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

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

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

What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…

How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…

Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…

Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…

A Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…

‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…

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

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

Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…

The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…

Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…

The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…