Many riders hail Thoroughbreds as the safest steeds cross-country; is there truth to this claim?…

Learn how jockeys and exercise riders communicate with their horses during training and races…

Shave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…

How to help your OTTB develop a beautiful neck and back…

Meet Western trainers trying to tap into the off-track Thoroughbred market and prove these horses can excel under any tack…

How racing and aftercare organizations around the world are making strides to care for horses once their racing careers end…

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.…

Options for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…

A guide to handicapping a horse race that any Thoroughbred fan can follow…

Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders?  Here are some factors to consider.…

A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…

Tried-and-true techniques for helping make your retired racehorse’s first show a positive one…

How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…

A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…

Getting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…

Thoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…

Flatwork essentials for OTTBs that lay the foundation for any discipline…

Even racehorses that succeed at the highest levels of the sport need rehoming.…

Trainers consider footing preferences, pedigree and way of going when deciding which racing surface to run a horse on.…