Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

December 1, 2020

Shared Success

Experience the joys of racehorse ownership through partnerships and microshares…
Read More
Featured image for “Shared Success”
December 1, 2021

Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan

Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…
Read More
Featured image for “Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan”
December 1, 2021

Flatwork for All

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…
Read More
Featured image for “Flatwork for All”
December 1, 2018

A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds

Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
Read More
Featured image for “A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds”
April 1, 2021

The Essential Equine Emergency Kit

Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…
Read More
Featured image for “The Essential Equine Emergency Kit”
April 1, 2022

Empty Nesters

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…
Read More
Featured image for “Empty Nesters”
April 1, 2017

Tendon Injuries, Past and Present

How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
Read More
Featured image for “Tendon Injuries, Past and Present”
April 1, 2019

3-Phase Strong

How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…
Read More
Featured image for “3-Phase Strong”
December 1, 2019

Picking Prospects: Winter 2020

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
Read More
Featured image for “Picking Prospects: Winter 2020”
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…
Read More
Featured image for “Stereotypic Behaviors”
September 1, 2018

Reducing Colic Risk

Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…
Read More
Featured image for “Reducing Colic Risk”
September 1, 2020

Taking the Worry Out of It

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…
Read More
Featured image for “Taking the Worry Out of It”
December 1, 2021

Growing Up in the Bluegrass

Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
Read More
Featured image for “Growing Up in the Bluegrass”
June 1, 2021

Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack

Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…
Read More
Featured image for “Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack”
April 1, 2016

Gate Training

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…
Read More
Featured image for “Gate Training”
June 1, 2016

4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves

Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…
Read More
Featured image for “4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves”
July 18, 2022

The Amateur Owner Lifestyle

How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
Read More
Featured image for “The Amateur Owner Lifestyle”
September 1, 2019

Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTB

How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…
Read More
Featured image for “Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTB”
June 1, 2020

OTTBs and Skin Crud

The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
Read More
Featured image for “OTTBs and Skin Crud”
September 1, 2018

What Racehorses Wear

Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…
Read More
Featured image for “What Racehorses Wear”

blog

.