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…Read More
June 1, 2021 Backing and Starting RacehorsesLearn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…Read More
June 1, 2018 Don’t Call Them UselessOptions for horses coming off the track that aren’t sound enough for athletic second careers…Read More
December 1, 2017 Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’tsWith 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.…Read More
September 1, 2016 Prepping Yearlings for SalesGetting a gangly yearling sale-ready is an art that sets the horse up for a lifetime of good manners.…Read More
December 1, 2017 Managing Limb Deviations in FoalsChances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…Read More
December 1, 2020 Gold Medal Tips for the Perfect ClipShave time off your cooldown and keep your horse comfortable during winter exercise with advice from professional groom Emma Ford…Read More
April 1, 2018 English Saddle Fitting for OTTBsKeep your horse comfortable as he transitions off the track…Read More
March 1, 2019 Racehorse RecoverySteps trainers and grooms take to help racehorses cool down and recover after a strenuous workout or race…Read More
November 20, 2022 Make Me a MatchWhat goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…Read More
April 1, 2016 Gate TrainingBreaking from a starting gate doesn’t come naturally to a horse; learn how trainers teach their young Thoroughbreds this unique skill safely and effectively…Read More
December 1, 2018 Re-Educating the OTTBFirst steps when working with a Thoroughbred that’s fresh off the track…Read More
November 20, 2022 From the Racetrack to the RanchThe transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…Read More
September 1, 2018 Reducing Colic RiskWhether transitioning off the track or flourishing in a new career, OTTBs are vulnerable to gastrointestinal upset.…Read More
April 1, 2020 Maximum ExposureGetting OTTBs off the farm and introducing them to new things are integral parts of Makeover preparation…Read More
April 1, 2017 OTTBs in UniformThoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…Read More
April 1, 2021 UnbiasedTrainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…Read More
June 1, 2021 Run Fast and Jump HighDiscover how the lifestyle of the steeplechase horse differs from that of a flat racer…Read More
June 1, 2016 The Thrill of the ‘ChaseThoroughbreds race again in their second careers as steeplechasers…Read More