How racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…

Track ponies play important roles both on training and race days…

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

Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…

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

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…

What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…

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

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

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

What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…

Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…

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

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

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

What happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…

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

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

Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…

The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…