April 1, 2016 Feeding Your OTTBYour retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…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
December 1, 2016 What Makes a Turf vs. a Dirt Horse?Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…Read More
December 1, 2016 Therapy ThoroughbredsMeet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…Read More
December 1, 2017 In the Driver’s SeatEx-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…Read More
November 20, 2022 Make Me a MatchWhat goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…Read More
December 1, 2019 Picking Prospects: Winter 2020Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
June 1, 2019 How Racehorses TravelOn the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…Read More
June 1, 2016 The Thrill of the ‘ChaseThoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…Read More
April 1, 2018 A Racehorse’s Best FriendTrack ponies play important roles both on training and race days…Read More
September 1, 2021 The Art of GallopingLearn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…Read More
December 1, 2016 The Truth About Respiratory IssuesUpper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…Read More
June 1, 2021 Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the RacetrackDon’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…Read More
December 1, 2018 How Much Does an OTTB Cost?From purchase price to routine care, find out what expenses you’ll likely encounter with your OTTB…Read More
April 1, 2020 Dealing With Hoof AbscessesA step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…Read More
July 1, 2022 Biosecurity Tips for Traveling OTTBsHow to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…Read More
April 1, 2022 Developing Young RacehorsesSeabiscuit, 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…Read More
December 1, 2021 Growing Up in the BluegrassWhy Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…Read More