Sarah Welk Baynum
A.P. Indy’s significant influence on modern Thoroughbred racing continues through his descendants and should be felt for generations to come....
Pop Culture
Posted November 2nd, 2026 ·
From Fair Hill to Forever: Rawles Stays With Coinin Every Step of the Way
Coinin, now a 5-year-old off-track Thoroughbred, has spent nearly his entire life in the hands of Alcina Rawles. She bred him, trained him, and was his exercise rider throughout much of his racing...
Aftercare
Posted October 19th, 2026 ·
2026 Thoroughbred Makeover to Showcase More Than 400 Horses Beyond the Racetrack
For many Thoroughbreds, some of their most impressive performances come after they leave the racetrack....
Aftercare
Posted October 6th, 2026 ·
Apprentice Rider Roxane Liegeois Chases Opportunity From France to Dubai to Del Mar
French apprentice jockey Roxane Liegeois has never been afraid to travel across the world for an opportunity....
The Life
Posted August 31st, 2026 ·
White Abarrio: Remarkable Racing Career Gives Way to a New Chapter
Few Thoroughbreds remain competing at the highest level long enough to build the kind of résumé White Abarrio did....
Racing
Posted August 14th, 2026 ·
VanMeter and Hardesty Repeat as Real Rider Cup Marks 10 Years, Raising $74,000
Defending champion Kristin VanMeter and Hardesty returned to the top of the leaderboard July 11, 2026, as the Real Rider Cup celebrated its 10th anniversary at New Vocations at Mereworth Farm in...
Aftercare
Posted July 14th, 2026 ·
The Real Rider Cup: 2026 Featured Rider Ryan Keefe and Point Nemo
The Real Rider Cup brings the racing world together for a cause that connects the racing and sport horse communities....
Aftercare
Posted July 6th, 2026 ·
What to Expect in the First 90 Days With an OTTB
Bringing home an off-track Thoroughbred (OTTB) is exciting, but the first 90 days require patience, consistency, and a clean-slate approach as the horse adjusts to life after racing....
Aftercare
Posted June 30th, 2026 ·
Common Myths About OTTBs, and What's Actually True
To those who own and ride them, off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) are known for being athletic, intelligent horses with the heart and versatility to succeed in almost any second career....
Aftercare
Posted June 16th, 2026 ·
Fifteen Years and 50,000 Registrations: T.I.P. Reaches Major Milestones
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) began in 2012 with a clear mission — to celebrate what Thoroughbreds can do after their racing careers end....
Aftercare
Posted May 19th, 2026 ·
From Finish Line to Second Career: The Journey of an Off-Track Thoroughbred
The roar of the crowd fades, and the hooves that moments ago thundered down the stretch settle into a steady rhythm on the walk back to the barn. But for a racehorse, crossing the finish line for...
Aftercare
Posted May 11th, 2026 ·
Results of 2026 Kentucky Three-Day Event and How Thoroughbreds Made Their Mark
The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Ky., brings together the world’s top horse-and-rider combinations for one of upper-level eventing’s most demanding tests....
Aftercare
Posted April 27th, 2026 ·