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Education

OTTB Magazine

April 1, 2022

Empty Nesters

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…
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March 1, 2016

Kids and Thoroughbreds: Partners for Life

With the right training and guidance, an off-track Thoroughbred can be a great youth horse — and a great investment.…
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September 1, 2018

What Racehorses Wear

Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…
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September 1, 2020

Taking the Worry Out of It

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…
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July 1, 2021

Picking Prospects: Summer 2021

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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September 1, 2021

Rising Worth

The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
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July 1, 2022

Biosecurity Tips for Traveling OTTBs

How to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…
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September 15, 2022

OTTB for Hire

The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
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June 1, 2021

Run Fast and Jump High

Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…
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December 1, 2017

Managing Limb Deviations in Foals

Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
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December 1, 2018

A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds

Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
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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…
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April 1, 2016

Gate Training

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…
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December 1, 2018

Stereotypic Behaviors

Commonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…
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July 1, 2022

The Claiming Game

Understand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…
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December 1, 2021

Growing Up in the Bluegrass

Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
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December 1, 2017

The Power of the PPs

What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…
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April 1, 2022

Off-Track Hooves

How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…
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June 1, 2021

Backing and Starting Racehorses

Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…
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June 1, 2016

Watching the Works

Head to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…
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December 1, 2021

Picking Prospects: Winter 2022

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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April 1, 2019

3-Phase Strong

How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…
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September 1, 2021

The Art of Galloping

Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…
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September 1, 2021

Sitting Well

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