Education
November 20, 2022
From the Racetrack to the Ranch
The transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…
Education
Training
July 27, 2023
Training Timelines
How to know when you and your off-track Thoroughbred are ready for the next step…
December 10, 2024
Ask a Trainer: First Hacks Out of the Arena
Professional Caitlan Brooks shares her tried-and-true tips for safely introducing hacks to the recently-retired racehorse.…
March 30, 2023
Positive Outcomes
Positive reinforcement training can give your OTTB a productive and confident start…
March 30, 2023
Bitting Up Your OTTB
How do you choose the right bit with which to restart your OTTB?…
February 25, 2025
Conditioning Off-Track Thoroughbreds
Proper conditioning helps Thoroughbreds transition from the racetrack by building strength, reducing injury risk and preparing them to thrive in their next chapters.…
November 20, 2022
From the Racetrack to the Ranch
The transition for an OTTB from the track to the Western disciplines isn’t about speed but patience.…
November 20, 2022
Racehorse Vacations
Many owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…
January 12, 2024
First Rides
Confidence, planning and flexibility can set you up for success when retraining a horse directly off the track…
January 4, 2024
Ask a Trainer: Asking for the Lead Change
Alice Beckman draws on racing knowledge to explain how to cue for a lead change.…
July 21, 2025
Ask a Trainer: Pairing Juniors & OTTBs
Professional Julia Jesu tackles a common question: how do you ensure that a green OTTB is the right horse for a junior rider?…
January 17, 2023
Webinar: How to Train When You Can’t Ride
Featuring Dr. Shannon Reed and Kristen Kovatch Bentley. Recorded March 2021…
July 18, 2022
The Amateur Owner Lifestyle
How working adults balance busy lives and OTTB ownership.…
June 1, 2021
Strong to the Core: Groundwork
Apply these techniques to build your OTTB’s second-career strength and agility…
June 24, 2024
Ask a Trainer: Developing Quality Gaits
USEF “R” Hunter judge and trainer Sissy Wickes shares her slow and steady method for improving gait quality in the recently-retired racehorse.…
January 4, 2024
Ask a Trainer: Developing the Sloppy Jumper
Rosie Napravnik shares some advice for the sloppy horse over low fences.…
February 24, 2026
The Will to Try: Diving Into the Psychology of the Thoroughbred
Thoroughbreds bring sensitivity and drive to second careers. Clear, thoughtful training helps riders make the most of those traits.…
January 5, 2024
Training Steeplechase Horses
Learn how these horses’ routines differ from those of flat racers…
February 10, 2025
Ask a Trainer: Conquering Trailering Issues
Professional Lauren Burke shares her whole-horse approach to making trailer loading and hauling a smooth, stress-free process.…
March 25, 2024
Ask a Trainer: Introducing Lateral Work
Alison O’Dwyer shares her tried and true method to introduce lateral work to the green OTTB.…
January 4, 2024
Ask a Trainer: Balancing the Jumper On Landing
Rosie Napravnik shares some advice for the horse who “scoots” after a long spot or a dropped rail.…
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