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

Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…

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

Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…

How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…

How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…

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

Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…

Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…

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

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…

Learn about proactive horse welfare and safety measures in place and on the horizon.…

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

Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…

Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…

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

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

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