Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

June 1, 2020

OTTBs and Skin Crud

The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
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September 1, 2021

Rising Worth

The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
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December 1, 2019

From Track to Shed

How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…
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December 1, 2019

From the Ground Up

Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
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April 1, 2021

The Essential Equine Emergency Kit

Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…
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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…
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April 1, 2017

Tendon Injuries, Past and Present

How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
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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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April 1, 2021

The Great Headgear Dilemma

How to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…
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April 1, 2021

Unbiased

Trainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…
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December 1, 2016

The Truth About Respiratory Issues

Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…
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April 1, 2018

English Saddle Fitting for OTTBs

Keep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…
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June 1, 2019

Microchipping Your Horse

Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
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April 1, 2018

Royal Blood

Thoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…
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July 18, 2022

The Amateur Owner Lifestyle

How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
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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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June 1, 2021

You’ve Got To Have Heart

Thoroughbred blood is the not-so-secret sauce that helps Warmbloods live up to their sport horse status…
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June 1, 2017

Surviving Stall Rest

A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
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June 1, 2021

Backing and Starting Racehorses

Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…
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April 1, 2021

The Art of the Free Jump

How trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…
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