Education
April 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Spring 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
Education
OTTB Magazine
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
September 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Fall 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
December 1, 2017
The Power of the PPs
What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…
June 1, 2018
Beyond Conventional
How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…
April 1, 2019
3-Phase Strong
How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…
September 1, 2019
Changing Leads
Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…
September 1, 2016
Protecting Your Horse’s Back
Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
April 1, 2021
Unbiased
Trainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…
September 1, 2015
Uncovering Thoroughbred Talent
Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…
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…
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.…
December 1, 2020
Getting to Know You
‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…
December 1, 2020
The Welcoming World of Competitive Trail
The sport helps OTTBs build confidence and gives them a strong foundation for nearly any other discipline…
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…
December 1, 2018
Re-Educating the OTTB
First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…
April 1, 2020
Dealing With Hoof Abscesses
A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…
April 1, 2020
Green on Green
Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders? Here are some factors to consider.…
April 1, 2017
Tendon Injuries, Past and Present
How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
June 1, 2016
4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves
Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…
April 1, 2020
Maximum Exposure
Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…
December 1, 2020
Shared Success
Experience the joys of racehorse ownership through partnerships and microshares…
June 1, 2020
What’s Your Makeover Horse Worth?
Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…
June 1, 2018
Don’t Call Them Useless
Options for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…
