December 1, 2018 Stereotypic BehaviorsCommonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…Read More
December 1, 2017 In the Driver’s SeatEx-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…Read More
April 1, 2020 Dealing With Hoof AbscessesA step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…Read More
December 1, 2018 A Horse With No Name: Identifying ThoroughbredsTips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…Read More
June 1, 2019 How Racehorses TravelOn the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…Read More
March 1, 2019 Racehorse RecoverySteps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…Read More
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…Read More
September 1, 2021 Sitting WellApproach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…Read More
December 1, 2017 Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’tsWith the advent of social media, shopping for an OTTB became easy and fun. But there are some things the savvy shopper should know before saying “yes” to a pretty face online.…Read More
April 1, 2019 Picking Prospects: Spring 2019Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
June 1, 2016 Going WesternMeet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…Read More
April 1, 2021 The Art of the Free JumpHow trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…Read More
September 1, 2016 Prepping Yearlings for SalesGetting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…Read More
December 1, 2021 Flatwork for AllFlatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…Read More
September 1, 2018 What Racehorses WearSpecialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…Read More
April 1, 2022 Off-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, 2018 Don’t Call Them UselessOptions for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…Read More