Education
July 21, 2025
Ask a Trainer: Pairing Juniors & OTTBs
Professional Julia Jesu tackles a common question: how do you ensure that a green OTTB is the right horse for a junior rider?…
Education
buying and selling
December 31, 2024
Buying & Selling Thoroughbreds Privately
People buy and sell Thoroughbred racehorses in more ways than through claiming races and at public auction. Here’s the inside scoop from racehorse trainers themselves.…
July 1, 2022
Forever’s Not For Everyone
Giving a Thoroughbred his ‘forever home’ is a romantic notion, but is it always realistic?…
December 16, 2025
2025 Aftercare Industry Month: Thoroughbred Matchmaking
Presented by Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation. Originally recorded on February 10, 2025.…
December 16, 2025
2025 Aftercare Industry Month: There’s No Place Like Home
Presented by Thoroughbred Education & Research Foundation. Originally recorded February 27, 2025.…
November 26, 2024
To Pass or To Fail: That Used to Be the Question
Whether a horse “passes” or “fails” a pre-purchase exam (PPE) is an outdated interpretation: how can a PPE help a buyer?…
February 12, 2024
Picking Prospects: Spring 2024
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
August 5, 2024
2024 Aftercare Industry Month: The Difficult-to-Place Horse
Presented by Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. Originally recorded February 27, 2024.…
January 10, 2024
Navigating Thoroughbred Sales
If you know how Thoroughbred sales work, you might just find your next sport horse superstar at one.…
March 30, 2023
A Parent’s Guide to OTTB Ownership
Pros, cons and advice for parents considering off-track Thoroughbreds for their young riders…
July 29, 2024
Selling the Transitioned Thoroughbred
Selling the transitioned Thoroughbred, whether that horse is still developing or is considered more finished, is a bit of a different process than selling prospects right off the track: we consulted two experienced sellers to learn more.…
August 5, 2024
2024 Aftercare Industry Month: Networking Within the Industry
Presented by Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. Originally recorded February 20, 2024.…
January 12, 2024
Budgeting For an OTTB
Breaking down the costs associated with OTTB ownership…
January 4, 2024
Picking Prospects: Fall 2023
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots.…
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 15, 2022
Picking Prospects: Fall 2022
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
January 12, 2023
Webinar: Marketing Your Thoroughbred For Sale (2022)
Featuring Clare Mansmann of Pacific Farm and photographer Erin Gilmore. Recorded July 2022…
August 5, 2024
2024 Aftercare Industry Month: Making Aftercare Your Full-Time Job
Presented by Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation. Originally recorded February 6, 2024.…
November 20, 2022
How To OTTB-Shop
What to know about the various avenues for adopting or buying a recently retired racehorse.…
November 20, 2022
Picking Prospects: Winter 2023
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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