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

The demand for and value of quality off-track Thoroughbreds has increased…

Track ponies play important roles both on training and race days…

Commonly called “stable vices,” these are more than bad habits but not necessarily a reason to pass on a prospect…

How to evaluate recently retired racehorses for second careers…

Thoroughbred blood is the not-so-secret sauce that helps Warmbloods live up to their sport horse status…

Upper respiratory conditions don’t affect racehorses as often as other types of ailments, but can have significant impact when they do.…

How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…

Chances are, your OTTB was managed carefully to ensure he grew up with well-balanced limbs…

Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…

How top colts establish themselves as breeding stallion prospects…

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…

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

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

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

Assessing an OTTB’s value as it transitions to a new career is far from an exact science…

Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…

Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…