Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…

Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…

‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…

How to help your OTTB develop a beautiful neck and back…

Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…

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…

On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…

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…

Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…

How to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…

Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…

How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…

Head to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…

Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…

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

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

Tried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…

Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…

What to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…