Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

April 1, 2021

The Art of the Free Jump

How trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…
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September 15, 2022

Horse Racing Safety Initiatives

Learn about proactive horse welfare and safety measures in place and on the horizon.…
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April 1, 2016

Feeding Your OTTB

Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…
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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

In the Driver’s Seat

Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…
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September 15, 2022

OTTB for Hire

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

Flatwork for All

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
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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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June 1, 2021

You’ve Got To Have Heart

Thoroughbred blood is the not-so-secret sauce that helps Warmbloods live up to their sport horse status…
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June 1, 2017

Surviving Stall Rest

A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
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April 1, 2021

The Essential Equine Emergency Kit

Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…
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June 1, 2016

The Thrill of the ‘Chase

Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…
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June 1, 2018

Don’t Call Them Useless

Options for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…
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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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September 15, 2022

From Stakes Races to Second Careers

Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…
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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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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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December 1, 2017

Give ‘Em A Break

Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…
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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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December 1, 2019

From the Ground Up

Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
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