Education
December 1, 2019
Dealing With Long Toes & Low Heels
Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…
Education
OTTB Magazine
April 1, 2018
Name That Racehorse
Racehorse naming is both an art and a science … and a lot of fun…
December 1, 2021
Grooming on the Track
Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…
December 1, 2017
Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’ts
With the advent of social media, shopping for an OTTB became easy and fun. But there are some things the savvy shopper should know before saying “yes” to a pretty face online.…
April 1, 2022
Developing Young Racehorses
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…
April 1, 2022
What Can This Horse Do?
How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…
December 1, 2019
From the Ground Up
Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
November 20, 2022
From the Racetrack to the Ranch
The transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…
December 1, 2016
Therapy Thoroughbreds
Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…
December 1, 2016
The Truth About Respiratory Issues
Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…
June 1, 2016
Watching the Works
Head to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…
December 1, 2017
Managing Limb Deviations in Foals
Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
March 1, 2019
Racehorse Recovery
Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…
December 1, 2020
Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect Clip
Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…
June 1, 2018
Beyond Conventional
How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…
September 15, 2022
OTTB for Hire
The pros, cons and particulars of leasing out your horse.…
December 1, 2017
In the Driver’s Seat
Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
June 1, 2021
Managing Ankle Injuries Acquired on the Racetrack
Don’t overlook an OTTB with imperfect fetlocks, says a renowned equine surgeon…
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.…
April 1, 2017
Shoeing at the Track
Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…
April 1, 2021
The Essential Equine Emergency Kit
Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…
April 1, 2018
In Safe Hands
Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…
April 1, 2018
Royal Blood
Thoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…
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