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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Starting a New Journey with Stakes Winner Term of Art

I’m Kaitlyn, a Maryland native who packed up four years ago and moved to Lexington, Ky. I have always been a horse lover and grew up riding since the age of six. In 2002 I fell in love with horse racing thanks to the beautiful War Emblem. I remember my 13-year-old self crying when he fell leaving the starting gate at Belmont Park, and I cried again this week when he passed away.

The Rehabilitation Process at New Vocations: Meet London House

Are you thinking about buying an Off-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) but concerned after learning about various racetrack injuries? While hearing about many of the injuries can be scary, most won’t restrict your mount from helping you achieve your goals.

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: A ‘Cinderella’ Story in Silver Beach

My name is Brit Vegas. I’m a professional horse trainer based out of Nebraska, and I own Royal Fox Stables. My primary focus is restarting off-the-track Thoroughbreds for sport-horse careers.

My husband and I also own a veterinary sports medicine practice called Pro Performance Veterinary Service. I found my heart and soul in my 2018 Retired Racehorse Project entry, Slew the Zodiac. He is currently running preliminary with ability to continue to climb up the eventing ladder.

Bonnie Hutton, founder of After The Races, Discusses Handling and Training OTTBs

In the first question-and-answer session about training off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) of 2020, we talk to Bonnie Hutton, founder and director of After The Races.

We explore how After The Races handles a horse right off the track: from the first turn out to teaching horses about cross ties.

Have an OTTB question you’d like answered? Email it to Melissa@PyroisMedia.com to see featured in a future aftercare training Q&A.

Suzie Oldham (left) inspects the Maker's Mark Secretariat Center for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

Life After the Track: Explaining the Accreditation Process With Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

This story is the third in a three-part series looking at the formation and growth of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance since its inception in 2012.

When applying for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) accreditation, it isn’t as easy as just filling out an application and receiving money. Each operation applying for accreditation must go through an inspection of every property it uses with many accredited organizations admitting the process isn’t a walk in the park but that it is needed.

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