March 1, 2016Kids and Thoroughbreds: Partners for LifeWith the right training and guidance, an off-track Thoroughbred can be a great youth horse — and a great investment.…Read More
September 1, 2018What Racehorses WearSpecialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…Read More
September 1, 2020Taking the Worry Out of ItHow to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…Read More
July 1, 2021Picking Prospects: Summer 2021Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
September 1, 2021Rising WorthThe demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…Read More
July 1, 2022Biosecurity Tips for Traveling OTTBsHow to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…Read More
June 1, 2021Run Fast and Jump HighDiscover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…Read More
December 1, 2017Managing Limb Deviations in FoalsChances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…Read More
December 1, 2018A Horse With No Name: Identifying ThoroughbredsTips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…Read More
April 1, 2022Developing 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
April 1, 2016Gate 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
December 1, 2018Stereotypic BehaviorsCommonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…Read More
July 1, 2022The Claiming GameUnderstand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…Read More
December 1, 2021Growing Up in the BluegrassWhy Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…Read More
December 1, 2017The Power of the PPsWhat your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…Read More
April 1, 2022Off-Track HoovesHow farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…Read More
June 1, 2021Backing and Starting RacehorsesLearn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…Read More
June 1, 2016Watching the WorksHead to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…Read More
December 1, 2021Picking Prospects: Winter 2022Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
September 1, 2021The Art of GallopingLearn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…Read More
September 1, 2021Sitting WellApproach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…Read More