OTTB Health Series: Bowed Tendons

Horse Health Topics

This is part of a new series on OTTB health exploring common injuries, issues and concerns of interest to prospective Thoroughbred owners.

A Disclaimer: Of course we’re not veterinarians; we urge you to speak with a qualified professional about the prognosis of the [...]

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 the [...]

Daisy, Kiki and Goldie: Photo Gallery

Today we took a road trip to visit Daisy, Kiki and Goldie…With many thanks to Tina Quatroni we have some incredible new photos of the girls and video too!  See some of her other photos of “the girls”.

Goldie has a classically pretty head, soft eye and beautiful neck and shoulder.

Take a look and let [...]

OTTB Health Series: Osselets

Horse Health Topics

This is part of a new series on OTTB health  exploring common injuries, issues and concerns of interest to prospective Thoroughbred owners.

A Disclaimer:  Of course we’re not veterinarians; we urge you to speak with a qualified professional about the x-rays and prognosis of the [...]

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 [...]

Hats Off to Nancy Koch and Monique Koehler

We’d like to salute two women who have made tremendous contributions to the horse community by helping thousands of retiring Thoroughbreds find “safe landings” after their racing days are done.

CANTER National Director Nancy Koch to Be Honored

CANTER’s own Nancy Koch is an event rider who leads CANTER National; she not only founded CANTER Ohio, [...]

Happy Endings: Kinfolk’s Journey

We are happy to offer our congratulations to Kimberly C. on her adoption of Kinfolk Moonshine!

Like Most OTTBs, Kinfolk is Quite the Socialite!

CANTER took on Kinfolk at the very end of the Suffolk meet. Surprisingly, no one who looked at him pulled the trigger. His owner wanted to ensure that [...]