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
Under saddle
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: Going For a Gallop
Jockey turned OTTB trainer Alice Beckman shares advice for asking for an open gallop outside of the arena.…
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: Balancing the Jumper On Landing
Rosie Napravnik shares some advice for the horse who “scoots” after a long spot or a dropped rail.…
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: Developing the Sloppy Jumper
Rosie Napravnik shares some advice for the sloppy horse over low fences.…
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.…
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