April 1, 2020 Maximum ExposureGetting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…Read More
April 1, 2016 Gate TrainingBreaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…Read More
April 1, 2017 OTTBs in UniformThoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…Read More
June 1, 2020 What’s Your Makeover Horse Worth?Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…Read More
December 1, 2018 A Horse With No Name: Identifying ThoroughbredsTips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…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
November 20, 2022 Make Me a MatchWhat goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…Read More
June 1, 2016 Going WesternMeet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…Read More
September 1, 2016 Prepping Yearlings for SalesGetting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…Read More
September 1, 2021 Sitting WellApproach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…Read More
June 1, 2019 How Racehorses TravelOn the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…Read More
December 1, 2019 From the Ground UpEstablishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…Read More
June 1, 2020 OTTBs and Skin CrudThe transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…Read More
June 1, 2018 Beyond ConventionalHow to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…Read More
June 1, 2020 Paddock SchoolingThe paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…Read More
December 1, 2020 Getting to Know You‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…Read More
April 1, 2021 The Art of the Free JumpHow trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…Read More
December 1, 2021 Your OTTB Colic Prevention PlanTips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…Read More
December 1, 2019 Dealing With Long Toes & Low HeelsLeft unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…Read More
September 1, 2018 What Racehorses WearSpecialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…Read More