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Adoption Drive Roundup: Thoroughbreds

There are plenty of reasons why off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have become the horse of choice for riders from all disciplines.…

6 years ago


Horse and Pony Questions: Head Games

Q: I have an OTTB (off the track Thoroughbred). When he gets anxious, he grinds his teeth and tilts his…

6 years ago

Racing to New Careers

Read on to learn more about off track thoroughbred (OTTB) adoptions. Years ago, Michelle McCombs ran barrels with her Quarter…

6 years ago

Ask the Vet: Rehabbing a Retired Racehorse

Q: I’m wanting to adopt an off-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) and help him through the last stages of rehabilitation from minor…

7 years ago

Training Your Ex-Racehorse

Congratulations! You’ve found the horse of your dreams, and purchased an off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) of your very own. Now what?…

9 years ago

After the Track: Adoption vs. Retirement

Thoroughbred racehorses typically retire from their racing careers between the ages of three and four years old—very young considering a…

9 years ago

California Trainer Retrains Racehorses, Western Style

Like many trainers, Nikki Egyed finds great joy in rehabbing & re-training off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs). But where many others guide…

9 years ago

Starting Over With Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds

Not everyone wants a fancy warmblood with European bloodlines. And, quite frankly, not everyone can afford one. Despite the trend…

11 years ago

Barn Basics: How to Help the Ex-Racehorse Feel at Home

An off the track Thoroughbred (OTTB) can have a difficult time transitioning from the high pressure routine of the racetrack…

16 years ago