June 1, 2021 Run Fast and Jump HighDiscover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…Read More
March 1, 2019 Racehorse RecoverySteps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…Read More
April 1, 2022 International Aftercare SuccessesHow racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…Read More
April 1, 2020 Green on GreenAre OTTBs appropriate for novice riders? Here are some factors to consider.…Read More
December 1, 2017 Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’tsWith the advent of social media, shopping for an OTTB became easy and fun. But there are some things the savvy shopper should know before saying “yes” to a pretty face online.…Read More
December 1, 2020 Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect ClipShave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…Read More
September 1, 2018 Reducing Colic RiskWhether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…Read More
December 1, 2017 Managing Limb Deviations in FoalsChances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…Read More
September 1, 2018 What Racehorses WearSpecialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…Read More
April 1, 2021 UnbiasedTrainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…Read More
September 1, 2020 Taking the Worry Out of ItHow to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…Read More
March 1, 2020 Registering RacehorsesA Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…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
June 1, 2019 Picking Prospects: Summer 2019Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
December 1, 2016 The Truth About Respiratory IssuesUpper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…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
April 1, 2017 Shoeing at the TrackShoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…Read More
September 15, 2022 Horse Racing Safety InitiativesLearn about proactive horse welfare and safety measures in place and on the horizon.…Read More