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, 2021 Grooming on the TrackRacehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…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
June 1, 2016 Watching the WorksHead to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…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, 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
July 18, 2022 The Amateur Owner LifestyleHow working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…Read More
June 1, 2019 Comeback KidsPatience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…Read More
December 1, 2017 In the Driver’s SeatEx-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…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
December 1, 2021 Growing Up in the BluegrassWhy Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…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
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
November 20, 2022 Racehorse VacationsMany owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…Read More
April 1, 2017 Tendon Injuries, Past and PresentHow to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…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
November 20, 2022 From the Racetrack to the RanchThe transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…Read More
June 1, 2021 You’ve Got To Have HeartThoroughbred blood is the not-so-secret sauce that helps Warmbloods live up to their sport horse status…Read More
December 1, 2021 Flatwork for AllFlatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…Read More