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

Racehorse naming is both an art and a science … and a lot of fun…

Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…

A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…

Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…

Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…

How to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…

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

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

Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…

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

Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…

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.…

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

The transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…

Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…

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

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