December 1, 2017Managing Limb Deviations in FoalsChances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…Read More
November 20, 2022Make Me a MatchWhat goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…Read More
September 1, 2019Changing LeadsRacehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…Read More
April 1, 2018English Saddle Fitting for OTTBsKeep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…Read More
April 1, 2018Royal BloodThoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…Read More
September 1, 2021The Art of GallopingLearn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…Read More
June 1, 2016Watching the WorksHead to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…Read More
June 1, 2021Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the RacetrackDon’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…Read More
April 1, 2016Feeding Your OTTBYour retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…Read More
April 1, 2017Ticket to the TopFour riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…Read More
June 1, 2019Comeback KidsPatience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…Read More
December 1, 2017Give ‘Em A BreakWhy many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…Read More
July 1, 2022The Claiming GameUnderstand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…Read More
September 1, 2018Reducing Colic RiskWhether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…Read More
September 1, 2019Picking Prospects: Fall 2019Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
December 1, 2017The Power of the PPsWhat your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…Read More
September 1, 2015Uncovering Thoroughbred TalentWhether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…Read More
June 1, 2017Surviving Stall RestA shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…Read More
March 1, 2020Registering RacehorsesA Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…Read More
April 1, 2017Shoeing at the TrackShoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…Read More
December 1, 2021Grooming on the TrackRacehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…Read More