Education
June 1, 2021
Backing and Starting Racehorses
Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…
Education
OTTB Magazine
April 1, 2022
International Aftercare Successes
How racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…
November 20, 2022
Racehorse Vacations
Many owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…
March 1, 2019
Racehorse Recovery
Steps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…
April 1, 2016
Feeding Your OTTB
Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…
April 1, 2016
Gate Training
Breaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…
June 1, 2016
Going Western
Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…
June 1, 2018
Beyond Conventional
How to optimize your OTTB’s comfort and performance with complementary and alternative therapies…
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…
September 1, 2021
The Art of Galloping
Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…
December 1, 2021
Growing Up in the Bluegrass
Why Central Kentucky is a prime breeding ground for Thoroughbred racehorses…
April 1, 2018
A Racehorse’s Best Friend
Track ponies play important roles both on training and race days…
December 1, 2020
Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect Clip
Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…
September 1, 2016
Prepping Yearlings for Sales
Getting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…
December 1, 2017
Managing Limb Deviations in Foals
Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…
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…
September 1, 2016
Protecting Your Horse’s Back
Some Thoroughbreds come off the track with tight or painful backs…
December 1, 2021
Your OTTB Colic Prevention Plan
Tips for preventing colic during the retirement, retraining and rehoming processes…
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.…
September 1, 2021
Sitting Well
Approach each ride on your OTTB with keen perception and positive action…
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