Education

June 9, 2022

Real Rider Cup Returns for 2022 With New In-Person Format

The charity show jumping event is back for 2022, to benefit the Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, and the Retired Racehorse Project.…
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May 12, 2022

Researching Your OTTB

One of the coolest things about OTTBs are the readily-available records of their breeding and racing careers. Here’s how to research your horse!…
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May 12, 2022

Incentive Programs & OTTB Competitions

Several incentive programs and Thoroughbred-only competitions provide plenty of options for your OTTB in his or her second career!…
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May 11, 2022

When to Work With a Trainer

Transitioning a Thoroughbred to a new career is rewarding, but also a massive challenge. Don’t be afraid to work with a professional!…
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May 11, 2022

How to Acquire an Off-Track Thoroughbred

You know you want to put a Thoroughbred ex-racehorse in your barn… but how?…
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May 11, 2022

How to Place a Retiring Thoroughbred

You’ve decided it’s time to retire your horse — where do you start?…
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May 10, 2022

Keeping Track of Your Former Racehorse

The majority of second-career owners would love to stay in touch with you about your former horse!…
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May 10, 2022

Transferring Ownership

While the nature of buying and selling Thoroughbreds from the track into second careers often means they’re bought sight-unseen, there are plenty of ways buyers and sellers can protect themselves and their horses.…
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May 9, 2022

What Is Aftercare?

The aftercare industry consists of different types of organizations and the open market working together for the benefit of the horse.…
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May 6, 2022

When Is It Time to Retire?

Demand for retiring Thoroughbreds is growing — but there is one key factor affecting how easily you can place your ex-racer.…
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May 6, 2022

Why Our Work Matters

While there are numerous “alphabet soup” organizations working in Thoroughbred aftercare, it’s the unique work of the RRP that sets it apart from the field.…
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May 5, 2022

Reading a Feed Tag, Part II

In Reading a Feed Tag (Part 1) we discussed basic items required on feed tags and their implications to feed quality and consistency. In Part 2 we are going to discuss guaranteed analysis and ingredient evaluation in more detail.…
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May 4, 2022

Cold Weather Concerns for OTTBs

Managing horses in cold weather is not difficult but there are some special concerns that need to be addressed in order to keep your horse safe, comfortable and healthy.…
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May 4, 2022

Reading a Feed Tag, Part I

The information on a feed tag can help you decide if a particular feed will help meet the objectives you have for your horse. However, nutritional details may be limited depending on how much information is presented on the tag.…
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May 4, 2022

The First 100 Days

How you handle the care and nutrition of your Thoroughbred in the first 100 days of his second career can affect his long-term success.…
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May 4, 2022

Feeding For Energy

Your feed regimen can have a big effect on your horse’s attitude and energy levels.…
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May 4, 2022

Growing Good Feet Through Nutrition

Nutrition is not the only key to creating good feet, but it plays a major role.…
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May 4, 2022

Hard Keepers Don’t Need to Be Thin

While some Thoroughbreds are harder keepers than other breeds or individuals, there’s no need for them to stay thin. Here are some tips for building a good diet for your hard keeper.…
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May 4, 2022

Gastric Ulcers and OTTBs

Gastric ulcers are a major concern for both racehorses and off-track Thoroughbreds.…
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May 4, 2022

Supporting the OTTB Topline

Many factors can contribute to a weak topline in the recently-retired Thoroughbred.…
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April 29, 2022

How to Take a Jaw-Dropping Conformation Photo

Don’t curse your sale horse with the equine equivalent of a bad yearbook photo — show him off by learning how to photograph him to his best advantage!…
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April 28, 2022

Common Injuries in Retiring Racehorses

Buyers and adopters of horses should learn as much as possible about the physical condition of the horses they are considering.…
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April 28, 2022

Thoroughbred Influence is Alive and Well at 2022 LRK3DE

Presented by Eventing Nation…
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April 28, 2022

The Thoroughbreds of the 2018 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

Which full-blooded Thoroughbreds can hold their own at the highest level of eventing?…
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