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

A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…

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

Tried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…

The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…

How racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…

What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…

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

Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…

How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…

Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…

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

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…

How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…

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

What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…

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

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