From purchase price to routine care, find out what expenses you’ll likely encounter with your OTTB…

Memorable matches made at the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace…

Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…

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

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.…

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

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

Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…

Keep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…

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

What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…

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…

First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…

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

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

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

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…

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

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

Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…