Education
September 1, 2020
Taking the Worry Out of It
How to manage OTTBs that experience separation anxiety…
Education
OTTB Magazine
April 1, 2019
Place Your Bets
A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…
September 1, 2016
Protecting Your Horse’s Back
Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
December 1, 2021
Grooming on the Track
Racehorses, just like riding and show horses, get groomed to the nines…
April 1, 2018
In Safe Hands
Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…
December 1, 2019
From the Ground Up
Establishing connection, confidence and a foundation for your OTTB through groundwork…
November 20, 2022
From the Racetrack to the Ranch
The transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…
April 1, 2017
Tendon Injuries, Past and Present
How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
April 1, 2019
3-Phase Strong
How to turn your OTTB into a well-rounded event horse…
December 1, 2016
Therapy Thoroughbreds
Meet four ex-racehorses helping heal human bodies and minds.…
April 1, 2021
The Essential Equine Emergency Kit
Having a well-stocked first-aid kit and the skills necessary to use it can make all the difference when trouble arises…
September 1, 2018
Reducing Colic Risk
Whether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…
September 15, 2022
From Stakes Races to Second Careers
Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…
June 1, 2019
Microchipping Your Horse
Register and track your Thoroughbred with this important identification tool…
December 1, 2018
Inside a Thoroughbred Nursery
How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…
December 1, 2019
From Track to Shed
How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…
September 1, 2018
What Racehorses Wear
Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…
April 1, 2022
Off-Track Hooves
How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…
June 1, 2016
The Thrill of the ‘Chase
Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…
June 1, 2020
Paddock Schooling
The paddock provides a space for bettors and racing interests to evaluate horses…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
June 1, 2021
Run Fast and Jump High
Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…
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…
July 18, 2022
The Amateur Owner Lifestyle
How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
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