The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…

A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…

Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?  Here are some factors to consider.…

Breaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…

How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…

A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…

How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

A Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…

Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…

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

First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…

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…

How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…

Getting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…

Options for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…

How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…