Whether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…

What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…

Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…

Racehorse naming is both an art and a science … and a lot of fun…

How to choose the right bit and bridle for your OTTB…

How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…

The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…

Keep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…

Understand this unique type of race, its benefits and its specifications.…

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

Racehorses learn to do flying lead changes from an early age…

Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…

Tried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…

Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…

How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…

How trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…

Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…

Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…

Trainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…

How to scout for an OTTB online…