Education
September 1, 2016
Protecting Your Horse’s Back
Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
Education
OTTB Magazine
April 1, 2018
In Safe Hands
Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…
September 15, 2022
OTTB for Hire
The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
September 1, 2020
Understanding Thoroughbred Sales
What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…
June 1, 2021
Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack
Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…
December 1, 2021
Flatwork for All
Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
September 1, 2018
Reducing Colic Risk
Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…
December 1, 2019
From the Ground Up
Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
April 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Spring 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
December 1, 2018
Re-Educating the OTTB
First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…
April 1, 2018
A Racehorse’s Best Friend
Track ponies play important roles both on training and race days…
April 1, 2021
The Essential Equine Emergency Kit
Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…
December 1, 2021
Grooming on the Track
Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…
April 1, 2022
Developing Young Racehorses
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…
April 1, 2017
Tendon Injuries, Past and Present
How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
December 1, 2019
Dealing With Long Toes & Low Heels
Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…
April 1, 2021
Unbiased
Trainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…
June 1, 2020
OTTBs and Skin Crud
The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
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.…
April 1, 2017
Shoeing at the Track
Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…
September 1, 2021
Rising Worth
The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
April 1, 2021
The Art of the Free Jump
How trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…
June 1, 2018
Beyond Conventional
How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…
September 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Fall 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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