July 1, 2022 The Claiming GameUnderstand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…Read More
June 1, 2018 Don’t Call Them UselessOptions for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…Read More
April 1, 2020 Green on GreenAre OTTBs appropriate for novice riders? Here are some factors to consider.…Read More
December 1, 2020 Getting to Know You‘Letdown’ for retiring Thoroughbred racehorses is more about relationship-building than a predetermined amount of time off…Read More
December 1, 2018 Re-Educating the OTTBFirst steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…Read More
June 1, 2019 How Racehorses TravelOn the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…Read More
June 1, 2019 Comeback KidsPatience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…Read More
April 1, 2018 In Safe HandsMany riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…Read More
June 1, 2016 4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred HoovesManagement approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…Read More
April 1, 2017 Tendon Injuries, Past and PresentHow to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…Read More
September 1, 2016 Prepping Yearlings for SalesGetting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…Read More
April 1, 2017 OTTBs in UniformThoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…Read More
December 1, 2016 Therapy ThoroughbredsMeet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…Read More
April 1, 2022 Developing Young RacehorsesSeabiscuit, 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…Read More
September 1, 2021 Sitting WellApproach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…Read More
June 1, 2020 OTTBs and Skin CrudThe transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…Read More
April 1, 2022 International Aftercare SuccessesHow racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…Read More
June 1, 2016 Going WesternMeet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…Read More
September 1, 2020 Teaching Your OTTB to LongeWhat to do if your new off-track Thoroughbred doesn’t know longeing basics…Read More
November 20, 2022 Racehorse VacationsMany owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…Read More
April 1, 2021 UnbiasedTrainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…Read More
April 1, 2018 Royal BloodThoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…Read More
April 1, 2020 Dealing With Hoof AbscessesA step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…Read More