Education
September 15, 2022
OTTB for Hire
The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
Education
OTTB Magazine
June 1, 2016
Tips For Selling Your OTTB
A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…
December 1, 2017
Managing Limb Deviations in Foals
Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
September 1, 2020
Understanding Thoroughbred Sales
What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…
April 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Spring 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
December 1, 2021
Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan
Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…
June 1, 2019
Scrolling for a Sport Horse
How to scout for an OTTB online…
July 1, 2022
The Claiming Game
Understand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…
September 1, 2020
Taking the Worry Out of It
How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…
April 1, 2022
What Can This Horse Do?
How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…
June 1, 2019
Comeback Kids
Patience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…
September 1, 2015
Uncovering Thoroughbred Talent
Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…
December 1, 2019
From the Ground Up
Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
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…
December 1, 2018
Inside a Thoroughbred Nursery
How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…
November 20, 2022
Make Me a Match
What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…
April 1, 2021
The Great Headgear Dilemma
How to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…
December 1, 2020
Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect Clip
Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…
June 1, 2020
Paddock Schooling
The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…
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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