December 1, 2016 What Makes a Turf vs. a Dirt Horse?Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…Read More
June 1, 2020 What’s Your Makeover Horse Worth?Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…Read More
June 1, 2019 Picking Prospects: Summer 2019Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…Read More
September 1, 2015 Uncovering Thoroughbred TalentWhether pointing horses to the starting gate or start box, training principles aren’t so different.…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, 2016 Feeding Your OTTBYour retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…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
December 1, 2017 Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’tsWith 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.…Read More
April 1, 2021 The Art of the Free JumpHow trainers can use a jump chute to give OTTBs a positive introduction to jumping…Read More
December 1, 2018 Re-Educating the OTTBFirst steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…Read More
December 1, 2019 From Track to ShedHow top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…Read More
December 1, 2016 Therapy ThoroughbredsMeet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…Read More
June 1, 2021 Backing and Starting RacehorsesLearn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…Read More
December 1, 2019 Picking Prospects: Winter 2020Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…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, 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
December 1, 2018 Stereotypic BehaviorsCommonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…Read More
September 1, 2016 Protecting Your Horse’s BackSome Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…Read More
July 1, 2022 Biosecurity Tips for Traveling OTTBsHow to reduce your horse’s risk of picking up pathogens at clinics, trail rides and horse shows.…Read More