Education
April 1, 2017
Tendon Injuries, Past and Present
How to rehab an injured ex-racehorse and prevent re-injury down the road.…
Education
OTTB Magazine
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…
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.…
December 1, 2018
A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds
Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
June 1, 2020
OTTBs and Skin Crud
The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
April 1, 2018
In Safe Hands
Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…
June 1, 2017
Surviving Stall Rest
A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
September 15, 2022
Horse Racing Safety Initiatives
Learn about proactive horse welfare and safety measures in place and on the horizon.…
December 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Winter 2020
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
September 1, 2021
Rising Worth
The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
December 1, 2016
The Truth About Respiratory Issues
Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…
September 1, 2021
The Art of Galloping
Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…
July 18, 2022
The Amateur Owner Lifestyle
How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
April 1, 2019
That Tip-Top Topline
How to help your OTTB develop a beautiful neck and back…
December 1, 2017
Managing Limb Deviations in Foals
Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
June 1, 2018
Beyond Conventional
How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
April 1, 2020
Maximum Exposure
Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…
April 1, 2017
Shoeing at the Track
Shoeing the racehorse is not the same as shoeing the sport horse — learn about the differences.…
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, 2020
Perfect Pairs
Memorable matches made at the ASPCA Makeover Marketplace…
June 1, 2016
Watching the Works
Head to the track at daybreak to see the horses work at varying speeds and distances…
June 1, 2019
How Racehorses Travel
On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…
April 1, 2020
Green on Green
Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders? Here are some factors to consider.…
