Joint Care for Racehorses & Its Impact on Post-Race CareersMany options exist to help Thoroughbreds stay sound and comfortable at the racetrack and after racing.…Read More
Veterinary Checks on the TrackUnderstand the different roles veterinarians play at the racetrack to help keep Thoroughbred racing as safe as it can be for the horses.…Read More
Understanding Track Surfaces for Racehorse SafetyConsistency of racing surfaces at a track, between surfaces and from track to track is key for racehorse safety…Read More
Caring for Racehorse HoovesHow farriers, grooms and trainers work together to keep runners’ feet in top condition…Read More
Racehorse VacationsMany owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…Read More
Developing Young RacehorsesSeabiscuit, 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…Read More
Grooming on the TrackRacehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…Read More
The Art of GallopingLearn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…Read More
Backing and Starting RacehorsesLearn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…Read More
Paddock SchoolingThe paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…Read More
How Racehorses TravelOn the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…Read More
Racehorse RecoverySteps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…Read More
How Racehorses Are HandledThe way your OTTB was groomed, ridden and managed at the track will differ — for better or worse — from his new routine as a riding horse…Read More
Shoeing at the TrackShoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…Read More
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.…Read More
Watching the WorksHead to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…Read More
Gate TrainingBreaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…Read More