Education
June 1, 2017
Surviving Stall Rest
A shift in diet, environment and enrichment can help your OTTB face confinement while he heals.…
Education
OTTB Magazine
March 1, 2020
Registering Racehorses
A Thoroughbred’s paper trail begins at conception and continues through his racing career…
December 1, 2017
Give ‘Em A Break
Why many Thoroughbreds need to be “let down” after retiring from the track.…
April 1, 2020
Maximum Exposure
Getting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
September 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Fall 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
April 1, 2019
That Tip-Top Topline
How to help your OTTB develop a beautiful neck and back…
December 1, 2017
In the Driver’s Seat
Ex-racehorses excelling in harness rather than under saddle.…
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
Picking Prospects: Summer 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
June 1, 2016
The Thrill of the ‘Chase
Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…
September 15, 2022
Horse Racing Safety Initiatives
Learn about proactive horse welfare and safety measures in place and on the horizon.…
December 1, 2018
Re-Educating the OTTB
First steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…
June 1, 2019
How Racehorses Travel
On the road or in the skies, privately or commercially, many racehorses are frequent travelers…
December 1, 2018
How Much Does an OTTB Cost?
From purchase price to routine care, find out what expenses you’ll likely encounter with your OTTB…
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…
September 1, 2019
Nutritional Supplements for Your OTTB
How to evaluate product quality and claims, plus supplement categories that might benefit your horse…
June 1, 2020
OTTBs and Skin Crud
The transition off the track can leave Thoroughbreds susceptible to opportunistic skin diseases…
December 1, 2018
Inside a Thoroughbred Nursery
How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…
April 1, 2022
What Can This Horse Do?
How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…
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