Bringing Home an OTTB:

A checklist for the prospective owner…

Here is a checklist for the prospective new OTTB owner based on questions we are often asked: “how do I find a Thoroughbred to purchase?”… “how do I negotiate the purchase?”…” what should I know about getting the horse home safely?”…and “what do I need to think about the first [...]

OTTB Myth Busting 101:

So…you’re thinking about getting an off-the-track-Thoroughbred (OTTB), but you’ve heard some things that concern you…

“They’re all lame”

“They’re all crazy”

“It will take you years to retrain one”

“OTTBs aren’t good on trails”

“OTTBs are hard keepers”

In the interest of setting the record straight, we’re embarking on a little “myth busting”. Over the next few weeks we’ll talk about [...]

Finding a Retiring Thoroughbred: Where to Find Your OTTB

CANTER New England is focused on thoroughbred outplacement efforts in the six New England states (MA, ME, RI, CT, NH, VT) and parts of NY, but we often hear from folks who are looking to connect with Thoroughbred retirement and rescue organizations around the US.

Here are some tips about finding organizations close to home:

Did you [...]

Horse Envy: The

Okay…This is Ellen, Executive Director of CANTER and I need to get personal today.

Over the years I’ve had a lot of folks ask me about the “ups” and “downs” of being involved in CANTER…and my trip to Suffolk Downs on Saturday reminded me of BOTH aspects of the effort. So here goes…

Upside: I get to [...]

The Difference Between Legendary and Ordinary

Spectacular Jr. is a Handsome Gray

CANTER New England volunteers taking listing at Suffolk often do pedigree research to help add color and shed light on the background of the horse…And it illustrates a really important point: in horse racing the difference between “legendary” and “ordinary” may–quite literally–be a question of “…one Mississippi, two Mississippi…three  [...]

Horse Rescue Organizations Around the US

CANTER would like to make the American Horse Protection Association’s list of rescues around the US and overseas.

Please click here for a PDF version of this file.

CANTER does not maintain affiliation with any organization listed in this document, and we urge you to check references before opting to donate your horse.