November 20, 2022 From the Racetrack to the RanchThe transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…Read More
April 1, 2018 In Safe HandsMany riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…Read More
April 1, 2021 The Show Ring DebutTried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…Read More
September 1, 2021 The Art of GallopingLearn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…Read More
September 1, 2019 Picking Prospects: Fall 2019Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
December 1, 2017 Give ‘Em A BreakWhy many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…Read More
June 1, 2020 OTTBs and Skin CrudThe transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…Read More
December 1, 2018 Stereotypic BehaviorsCommonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…Read More
September 15, 2022 From Stakes Races to Second CareersEven racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…Read More
December 1, 2017 The Power of the PPsWhat your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…Read More
April 1, 2018 A Racehorse’s Best FriendTrack ponies play important roles both on training and race days…Read More
September 1, 2019 Changing LeadsRacehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…Read More
April 1, 2020 Dealing With Hoof AbscessesA step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…Read More
September 1, 2020 Taking the Worry Out of ItHow to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…Read More
September 1, 2021 Sitting WellApproach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…Read More
June 1, 2016 Watching the WorksHead to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…Read More
July 18, 2022 The Amateur Owner LifestyleHow working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…Read More
September 1, 2020 Understanding Thoroughbred SalesWhat happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…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, 2017 Ticket to the TopFour riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…Read More