September 1, 2020Teaching Your OTTB to LongeWhat to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…Read More
December 1, 2021Flatwork for AllFlatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…Read More
April 1, 2016Feeding Your OTTBYour retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…Read More
December 1, 2019Dealing With Long Toes & Low HeelsLeft unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…Read More
April 1, 2020Dealing With Hoof AbscessesA step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…Read More
June 1, 2018Don’t Call Them UselessOptions for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…Read More
April 1, 2021The Great Headgear DilemmaHow to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…Read More
April 1, 2017OTTBs in UniformThoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…Read More
November 20, 2022From the Racetrack to the RanchThe transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…Read More
September 1, 2020Understanding Thoroughbred SalesWhat happens when a future racehorse is offered at public auction…Read More
March 1, 2019Racehorse RecoverySteps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…Read More
April 1, 2021The Show Ring DebutTried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…Read More
April 1, 2018Name That RacehorseRacehorse naming is both an art and a science … and a lot of fun…Read More
March 1, 2020Registering RacehorsesA Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…Read More
September 1, 2021Sitting WellApproach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…Read More
September 1, 2015Uncovering Thoroughbred TalentWhether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…Read More
December 1, 2021Growing Up in the BluegrassWhy Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…Read More
November 20, 2022Make Me a MatchWhat goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…Read More
June 1, 2019Microchipping Your HorseRegister and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…Read More
April 1, 2018In Safe HandsMany riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…Read More
December 1, 2018Re-Educating the OTTBFirst steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…Read More
April 1, 2017Tendon Injuries, Past and PresentHow to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…Read More
July 1, 2022Biosecurity Tips for Traveling OTTBsHow to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…Read More