Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…

Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…

Head to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…

Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…

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

‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

Seabiscuit, 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…

Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…

Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…

Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…

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

With 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.…

Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?  Here are some factors to consider.…

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

How to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…

First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…

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