thoroughbred

More and more barrel racers are turning to OTTBs, which are off-track Thoroughbreds. When given a second chance, these horses continue to impress and amaze! They have speed and stamina, a willing attitude, and beauty. Unfortunately, riders may make a few mistakes when starting and riding them. These mistakes can fixed though! Top OTTB Mistakes...

An off-the-track Thoroughbred is a former racehorse. Many go on to have successful second careers after racing. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths out there about these magnificent horses. They’re often stereotyped and misunderstood. It’s time to clear the air! Off-The-Track Thoroughbred Myths 1. All OTTBs have soundness issues: False! Many circulate the myth...

The origin of horse names can depend greatly on their the breed, breeder and sometimes it is just plain chaos. My horse is named after a McDonald’s food for heavens sake. By my horse is not an elite three year old Thoroughbred running in the 146th Kentucky Derby. For those athletically gifted equines, you would...

On the first Saturday of May, the horses still run. Although there will not be spectators or actual horses, the Kentucky Derby will once again grace the tracks. Since Sir Barton won the first Triple Crown in 1919, only thirteen horses have ever held the title: Sir Barton (1919), Gallant Fox (1930), Omaha (1935), War Admiral (1937), Whirlaway (1941), Count Fleet (1943), Assault (1946), Citation (1948), Secretariat (1973), Seattle Slew (1977), Affirmed (1978), American Pharoah (2015), and Justify...

There are hundreds of horse breeds worldwide. A few of them stand out for their incredible speed. The world’s fastest horses are commonly seen in disciplines like flat racing, steeplechase, harness racing, and rodeo events. They were bred and trained to love running. It courses through their veins! Four of the Fastest Horse Breeds 1....

Recently, Fallon Taylor competed in barrel racing with her off-track thoroughbred, Cowboy Swagger, at the 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover. The Retired Racehorse Project puts on the event every year. They’re responsible for helping thousands of ex-racers move onto second careers. The event took place in the beginning of October at the Kentucky Horse Park. With over...

Molly Swanson Powell bred, raised, and trained, her famous horse she called Pecan who took her to the National Finals Rodeo, not once, but four times! “Pecan is a 1988 mare who is out of a half welch, half quarter horse pony and by a thoroughbred. Many people today might read this and shake their...