Once again proving their versatility–and disproving the hothead OTTB stereotype–British ex-racers faced 500,000 people and Darth Vader for a New Year’s Day parade in London. (more…)
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You’re going to use that Thoroughbred for what?
Each week a different expert ranks three OTTBs in terms of their suitability for a specific discipline. This week features Summer Thurber of Thoroughbred Retirement of Tampa. (more…)
You’re going to use that thoroughbred for what?
Each week a different expert ranks three OTTBs in terms of their suitability for a specific discipline. This week features the mother-daughter hunt ring duo Marilyn Lee and Robin Hannah. (more…)
You’re going to use that thoroughbred for what?
Each week a different expert ranks three OTTBs in terms of their suitability for a specific discipline. This week features Lara Knight, an eventer on the Olympic trail with her own OTTB. (more…)
You’re Going to Use That Thoroughbred for What?
Each week a different expert ranks three off-track thoroughbreds in terms of their suitability for a specific discipline. Presented by the Retired Racehorse Training Project. (more…)
Racehorses on the Ranch
Off-track thoroughbreds run up against a lot of prejudice–that they’re too “hot” or “unpredictable” to be fully functional in the real world. Heather Benson points to a program that is proving the stereotypes wrong. (more…)
Amos and Andy: A tale of two racehorses
Amos and Andy were best buddies as foals, but their racing careers sent them down separate paths. Elizabeth Wood of Bits & Bytes Farm shares the story of their unlikely reunion. (more…)
Your Turn: From skeleton to rising-star event horse in 10 months
Reader Carrie Mulks shares a Craigslist/OTTB success story. (more…)
Weekly CANTER Wishlist
Each week, Kaitlyn Jansen relentlessly searches the CANTER listings to bring you her top OTTB sporthorse prospect picks. Get your checkbooks ready: Here’s her latest batch… (more…)
EN Today: Why does my OTTB (insert weird quirk here)? Volume II
Lauren Nethery is back with part 2 of her series, which endeavors to explain why some off-track thoroughbreds act the way they do. (more…)
The Thoroughbred Chronicles: An update
In February we ran a story about Kait Schultz and Tesla Parker–two university students with a big idea: buying, retraining and selling ex-racers… for a grade. They sent us this update. (more…)
EN Today: Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge recap
Mary Getsey Bernier gives us the inside scoop on the demonstration, the training techniques of winner Eric Dierks, and what RRTP has in store for the future. (more…)
Eric Dierks wins Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge
A second Trainer Challenge, open to amateurs and professionals, is in the works and will take place over a three-month period. (more…)
Slobbery Blur: Tips for reading your OTTB’s tat
Looking up your OTTB’s lip tattoo can unlock a world of information about your horse’s past. But sometimes, it’s easier said than done. (more…)
TBs Only, Please: Entries now open for inaugural OTTB show at the KHP
Speaking of OTTBs, a show geared toward ex-racers just starting their show careers will be held April 14-15 at the Kentucky Horse Park. (more…)
Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge: Homestretch!
Voting is now open for the Best Trainer in the Retired Racehorse Trainer Challenge, which concludes this Saturday at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo. (more…)
EN Today: New track, new life
From Visionaire: Our friends at www.goodhorse.org sent us this video, explaining their plans to create an OTTB DVD series. It sounds like a great project! (more…)