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, 2020 Teaching Your OTTB to LongeWhat to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…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
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
September 15, 2022 Horse Racing Safety InitiativesLearn about proactive horse welfare and safety measures in place and on the horizon.…Read More
December 1, 2018 Stereotypic BehaviorsCommonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…Read More
July 18, 2022 The Amateur Owner LifestyleHow working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…Read More
June 1, 2021 Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the RacetrackDon’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…Read More
September 1, 2020 Taking the Worry Out of ItHow to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…Read More
April 1, 2021 The Show Ring DebutTried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…Read More
September 1, 2019 Picking Prospects: Fall 2019Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
December 1, 2021 Your OTTB Colic Prevention PlanTips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…Read More
April 1, 2020 Green on GreenAre OTTBs appropriate for novice riders? Here are some factors to consider.…Read More
April 1, 2020 Maximum ExposureGetting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…Read More
June 1, 2016 The Thrill of the ‘ChaseThoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…Read More
September 1, 2015 Uncovering Thoroughbred TalentWhether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…Read More
December 1, 2018 A Horse With No Name: Identifying ThoroughbredsTips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…Read More
April 1, 2019 Place Your BetsA guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…Read More
April 1, 2016 Feeding Your OTTBYour retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…Read More
June 1, 2019 Comeback KidsPatience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…Read More