Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

September 1, 2020

Taking the Worry Out of It

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…
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June 1, 2020

Paddock Schooling

The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…
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December 1, 2021

Flatwork for All

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
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June 1, 2019

Picking Prospects: Summer 2019

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
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April 1, 2020

Dealing With Hoof Abscesses

A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…
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June 1, 2016

The Thrill of the ‘Chase

Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…
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April 1, 2017

Ticket to the Top

Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…
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September 1, 2019

Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTB

How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…
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June 1, 2019

Scrolling for a Sport Horse

How to scout for an OTTB online…
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November 20, 2022

Racehorse Vacations

Many owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…
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September 1, 2020

Understanding Thoroughbred Sales

What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…
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April 1, 2021

The Great Headgear Dilemma

How to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…
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April 1, 2017

Shoeing at the Track

Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…
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June 1, 2020

OTTBs and Skin Crud

The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
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December 1, 2016

Therapy Thoroughbreds

Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…
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July 1, 2022

The Claiming Game

Understand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…
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April 1, 2020

Green on Green

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?Ā  Here are some factors to consider.…
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June 1, 2016

4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves

Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…
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March 1, 2020

Registering Racehorses

A Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…
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September 1, 2020

Perfect Pairs

Memorable matches made at the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace…
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