Off the track thoroughbred training

Read about Brooke's adventure in training an off-the-track Thoroughbred for The Thoroughbred Makeover. Follow through her process of finding "Call Me Wonderful" #ottb #thoroughbredlove #theplaidhorsemag

First of all – what exactly is an OTTB? An “off-the-track Thoroughbred” is a Jockey Club-registered Thoroughbred horse that was previously racing or in training to race, and has since been retired. Injury, lack of talent, and old age are examples of reasons that can result in a horse being retired from the track.

Last week kicked off the start of what constitutes a "good" race record for off-track Thoroughbreds. This week's Thoroughbred Logic focuses on the horses that have run five to fifteen races. Read on to learn more about what to look for and which questions to ask. Presented by Kentucky Performance Products

Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), a nonprofit organization that promotes off-track Thoroughbreds for multiple equestrian sports, today opened an online application for participation in the 2016 Thor…

"The combination of core and confidence make a positive-reinforcing cycle that lead to greater strength, and for lack of a better synonym, greater confidence. Together they allow a rider to sit up, add the necessary leg, take a deep breath and release while staying centered over the horse." Welcome to the next installment of Thoroughbred...

After her off-the-track Thoroughbred is injured in a trailering accident, Michelle Craig decided to get creative with his training regimen.

One of the most influential horsemen of the Twentieth Century adopted one of the least likely to succeed racehorses this week in order to give the red mare a second chance. USEA Hall of Famer Denny…

“If you’re at an impasse, if you’re stuck, if your troubleshooting has hit dead-end after dead-end, there are always other[s] ... to talk to... Aim for folks who know and love Thoroughbreds and understand both the track and off track lives.” This week's Thoroughbred Logic tackles the issues with which we're often all-too familiar -- the troubleshooting. Ride along and enjoy Aubrey's logic on how she approaches the Thoroughbreds (and all the horses!) that come into her barn.

“Despite all they have seen at the track, big atmospheres can be challenging for baby Thoroughbreds and so many others. Besides getting them out as often as possible into similar spaces, I need a better plan next time. I need to bring normal with me as a way to create focus and the relaxation that comes with the familiar.” This week's Thoroughbred Logic centers on getting green horses to focus when they are at a show. Read on for how Aubrey approaches it.

Many people often refer to off-track Thoroughbreds as rescues, assuming they've been saved from the track. However, pairing the word "rescue" with "Thoroughbred" is incredibly problematic -- although some truly are rescues, many come off the track fit, well cared for, and ready for their second careers. Read on for more in this week's Thoroughbred Logic. Presented by Kentucky Performance Products