Education
June 1, 2021
Run Fast and Jump High
Discover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…
Education
OTTB Magazine
September 1, 2021
Rising Worth
The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…
September 15, 2022
From Stakes Races to Second Careers
Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…
September 1, 2021
Sitting Well
Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…
December 1, 2019
From Track to Shed
How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…
June 1, 2016
Tips For Selling Your OTTB
A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…
April 1, 2022
Developing Young Racehorses
Seabiscuit, the popular runner in the 1930s who became the subject of a bestselling book in 1999 and a major movie in 2003, raced 35 times as a 2-year-old. That didn’t stop him from competing a total of 89 times…
June 1, 2019
Comeback Kids
Patience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…
April 1, 2022
What Can This Horse Do?
How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…
December 1, 2018
A Horse With No Name: Identifying Thoroughbreds
Tips for identifying Thoroughbreds with unknown pasts…
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
Don’t Call Them Useless
Options for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…
December 1, 2017
In the Driver’s Seat
Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…
April 1, 2017
Ticket to the Top
Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…
December 1, 2020
Shared Success
Experience the joys of racehorse ownership through partnerships and microshares…
April 1, 2020
Green on Green
Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders? Here are some factors to consider.…
April 1, 2022
Empty Nesters
How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…
April 1, 2018
Royal Blood
Thoroughbreds have played a critical role in the development of modern-day Warmbloods.…
December 1, 2017
Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’ts
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.…
December 1, 2017
Give ‘Em A Break
Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…
November 20, 2022
Make Me a Match
What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…
April 1, 2018
In Safe Hands
Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…
April 1, 2019
Place Your Bets
A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…
September 1, 2018
What Racehorses Wear
Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race…
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