Education
April 1, 2022
Off-Track Hooves
How farriers manage horses that come off the track with common hoof issues such as thin soles and low heels…
Education
OTTB Magazine
June 1, 2017
Understanding Racing Levels
What do those jargony race records really mean?…
April 1, 2021
Unbiased
Trainers explain why they don’t overlook a nice OTTB just because she’s a mare…
April 1, 2019
That Tip-Top Topline
How to help your OTTB develop a beautiful neck and back…
December 1, 2019
Dealing With Long Toes & Low Heels
Left unmanaged, this common condition in Thoroughbreds can cause bigger problems…
April 1, 2020
Green on Green
Are OTTBs appropriate for novice riders? Here are some factors to consider.…
June 1, 2021
Backing and Starting Racehorses
Learn how one husband and wife duo gives future racehorses a sound start for the track and beyond…
April 1, 2022
Empty Nesters
How to successfully transition broodmares to riding careers…
April 1, 2017
Ticket to the Top
Four riders recall the special OTTBs that took them to their first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.…
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…
June 1, 2017
Reading Between the Lines
How a horse’s pedigree can influence its talent off the track.…
June 1, 2016
Tips For Selling Your OTTB
A step-by-step guide to marketing your off-track Thoroughbred, finding the right buyer and closing the deal successfully…
April 1, 2016
Feeding Your OTTB
Your retired racehorse’s nutritional needs are much different now than during his racing career…
November 20, 2022
Make Me a Match
What goes into a perfect match between an OTTB and a rider? Two seasoned pros share their tips.…
December 1, 2017
The Power of the PPs
What your OTTB’s past performance record can potentially tell you about his second-career capabilities…
June 1, 2019
Comeback Kids
Patience, perseverance key for bringing OTTBs back from injuries sustained post-racing…
June 1, 2016
4 Tips for Healthy Thoroughbred Hooves
Management approaches can help get your OTTB started on the right foot.…
December 1, 2017
Online OTTB Shopping Dos and Don’ts
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.…
April 1, 2020
Dealing With Hoof Abscesses
A step-by-step guide to managing this frustrating yet treatable hoof infection…
April 1, 2017
OTTBs in Uniform
Thoroughbreds prove their worth as brave and dependable police mounts.…
December 1, 2018
Inside a Thoroughbred Nursery
How your OTTB arrived and was raised.…
April 1, 2022
Developing Young Racehorses
Seabiscuit, the popular runner in the 1930s who became the subject of a bestselling book in 1999 and a major movie in 2003, raced 35 times as a 2-year-old. That didn’t stop him from competing a total of 89 times…
November 20, 2022
Racehorse Vacations
Many owners and trainers give their runners mental and physical breaks from the racetrack routine.…
April 1, 2019
Picking Prospects: Spring 2019
Makeover trainers evaluate sport horse potential based on conformation shots…
