Education

OTTB Magazine

Education

OTTB Magazine

April 1, 2020

Maximum Exposure

Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…
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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…
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April 1, 2017

OTTBs in Uniform

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…
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June 1, 2020

What’s Your Makeover Horse Worth?

Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…
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December 1, 2018

A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds

Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
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July 1, 2022

Biosecurity Tips for Traveling OTTBs

How to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…
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November 20, 2022

Make Me a Match

What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…
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June 1, 2016

Going Western

Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…
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September 1, 2016

Prepping Yearlings for Sales

Getting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…
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September 1, 2021

Sitting Well

Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…
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June 1, 2019

How Racehorses Travel

On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…
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December 1, 2019

From the Ground Up

Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
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June 1, 2020

OTTBs and Skin Crud

The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
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June 1, 2018

Beyond Conventional

How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…
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June 1, 2020

Paddock Schooling

The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…
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December 1, 2020

Getting to Know You

‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…
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April 1, 2021

The Art of the Free Jump

How trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…
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December 1, 2021

Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan

Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…
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December 1, 2019

Dealing With Long Toes & Low Heels

Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…
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September 1, 2018

What Racehorses Wear

Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…
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