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OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

December 1, 2017

Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’ts

With 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.…
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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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September 1, 2020

Understanding Thoroughbred Sales

What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…
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September 1, 2020

Taking the Worry Out of It

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…
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September 15, 2022

OTTB for Hire

The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
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December 1, 2016

What Makes a Turf vs. a Dirt Horse?

Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…
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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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November 20, 2022

Racehorse Vacations

Many owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…
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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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December 1, 2016

Therapy Thoroughbreds

Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…
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June 1, 2019

Scrolling for a Sport Horse

How to scout for an OTTB online…
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April 1, 2020

Maximum Exposure

Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…
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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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April 1, 2022

Developing Young Racehorses

Seabiscuit, the popular runner in the 1930s who became the subject of a bestselling book in 1999 and a major movie in 2003, raced 35 times as a 2-year-old. That didn’t stop him from competing a total of 89 times…
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December 1, 2018

Stereotypic Behaviors

Commonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…
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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…
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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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September 1, 2020

Perfect Pairs

Memorable matches made at the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace…
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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, 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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