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So You Want to Get an OTTB, Part III: Creating a Lasting Relationship

May 29, 2018Kristen KovatchContributor#OTTBLeave a comment

You’ve done your research, bought your first OTTB and put a solid foundation of exposure and ground work on your horse: how do you move forward now in training? Clare Mansmann takes the OTTB relationship to its next level. →

So You Want to Get an OTTB, Part II: The First Few Dates

May 23, 2018Kristen KovatchContributor#OTTBLeave a comment

Retraining your OTTB for a second career after racing can be a rewarding process (plus a lot of hard work). Clare Mansmann details exactly what your OTTB might already know (spoiler: a lot!), and what holes in his experience you should expect. →

So You Want to Get An OTTB, Part I: Swipe Right or Left

May 15, 2018Kristen KovatchContributor#OTTBLeave a comment

Off-track Thoroughbreds are becoming increasingly popular as versatile sporthorse projects that are often fairly inexpensive — but finding the perfect partner can be intimidating. Clare Mansmann, an OTTB professional, brings us a new series to help you get started! →

I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means: Equestrian Edition

January 3, 2023DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#FUNNY, #LISTComments Off on I Do Not Think It Means What You Think It Means: Equestrian Edition

“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” There are a lot of those words in the equestrian world. Here are just a few that people love to misuse. →

Horse Nation Writers Share Their New Year’s Resolutions

January 1, 2023DeAnn SloanStaff#New Years ResolutionsComments Off on Horse Nation Writers Share Their New Year’s Resolutions

From personal goals to those with our horses, our staff writers are ready to bid farewell to 2022 and take on 2023. Check out our New Year’s Resolutions and share your own in the comments section! →

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Buying The Appropriate Horse (A Seller’s Perspective)

November 9, 2022Aubrey GrahamAubrey GrahamOTTB United, Thoroughbred LogicComments Off on Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Buying The Appropriate Horse (A Seller’s Perspective)

“… if that barefoot, forage-only Thoroughbred needs shoes as the ground gets harder, or needs grain to help supplement their hay and grazing, I want to make sure mine are in a position where the owner will simply run to the feed store or call their talented farrier and make sure they get what they →

OTTB United: Thoroughbred Buying and Selling Made Easy

November 2, 2022Aubrey GrahamAubrey Graham, Product Review#PRODUCT REVIEW, OTTB UnitedComments Off on OTTB United: Thoroughbred Buying and Selling Made Easy

“It sounds hyperbolic, but the app has taken all of the challenges and frustrations from trying to sell horses on social media and found productive ways to make it easier, better and more streamlined.” →

Four Things Every OTTB Owner Should Know About Saddle Fit

October 20, 2022DeAnn SloanSally Spickard#SADDLE FITTING, CommonWealth SaddlesComments Off on Four Things Every OTTB Owner Should Know About Saddle Fit

Congratulations — you’re the proud owner of a new OTTB! But one thing you didn’t quite expect? The fun and games of trying to get a saddle that fits. Fortunately for you, we’ve got all the advice you need, thanks to our friends at CommonWealth Saddles. →

Three Things to Love About OTTB United, the New Marketplace for Thoroughbred Lovers

September 29, 2022DeAnn SloanProduct Review, Sally Spickard#PRODUCT REVIEW, OTTB UnitedComments Off on Three Things to Love About OTTB United, the New Marketplace for Thoroughbred Lovers

OTTB lovers, this one’s for you! The OTTB United app has created a marketplace and a source of community — and it’s got all the convenience buyers and sellers need. Learn more in the first part of our review series: →

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Trust, Patience and a Little Smarts

September 28, 2022Aubrey GrahamAubrey GrahamOTTB United, Thoroughbred LogicComments Off on Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Trust, Patience and a Little Smarts

“Trust and patience help transform the off-track horses that come here into quiet and manageable creatures on the ground, even if some have some pretty sh*t… errr…I mean… pretty “complicated” tendencies when they arrive.” →

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Lunge Right

September 23, 2022Aubrey GrahamAubrey GrahamOTTB United, Thoroughbred LogicComments Off on Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Lunge Right

“There’s always more to do, always more ways to do it. But, even if you’re like me and you hate lunging, getting the horses through this basic set of skills is worth it in the long run.” →

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Three Ground Work Essentials

September 14, 2022Aubrey GrahamAubrey GrahamOTTB United, Thoroughbred LogicComments Off on Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Three Ground Work Essentials

Today’s Thoroughbred Logic addresses three key ground work exercises: working on a loose lead, giving, and moving over. →

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Get the Image

September 9, 2022Aubrey GrahamAubrey GrahamComments Off on Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Get the Image

“…being present as vets bring internal equine data to light has made me realize just how complicated these creatures can be. See, such images are important for what they say about what the problem is… and equally, for what they say about what it is not.” →

Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Incremental but Effective

August 24, 2022Aubrey GrahamAubrey Graham#series, OTTB United, Thoroughbred LogicComments Off on Thoroughbred Logic, Presented by OTTB United: Incremental but Effective

“Ever see someone assume that they can just kick into the trot on a spicy horse? I bet that went… interestingly. Incremental asks folks, incremental.” →

HN Blogger Contest: Sorry Mom

August 10, 2022DeAnn SloanContributorHN Blogger ContestComments Off on HN Blogger Contest: Sorry Mom

“I found out much later on that Pat told my mom that she thought I wasn’t going to stick with horses for very long. Boys would come along and I’d get tired of the horses and move on with my life and all of this wouldn’t have to be a bother to her… I guess →

Lessons of Grit and Grace: Kate & Luis

November 4, 2021DeAnn SloanContributor#RETIRED RACEHORSE PROJECTComments Off on Lessons of Grit and Grace: Kate & Luis

“I have used this event to set goals for myself and it has kept me on track to push for that 1% improvement every ride. I was struggling to even make time to ride prior to setting these goals. I want to express my gratitude for their commitment to such a noble cause — repurposing →

It’s Never What You Expect: Catherine & Nova

May 27, 2021DeAnn SloanContributor#RETIRED RACEHORSE PROJECTComments Off on It’s Never What You Expect: Catherine & Nova

“As soon as I saw the name on the phone, I knew this vacation wasn’t going to be what I expected… I knew there was a problem. “ →

Let Your Child Lose: Teaching Sportsmanship

May 11, 2021DeAnn SloanDeAnn Long Sloan#COMPETITION, #ESSAYComments Off on Let Your Child Lose: Teaching Sportsmanship

Raising a child who is both a good loser and a good winner is hard. Teaching perseverance, determination and good sportsmanship is nuanced and difficult. The conclusion I’ve come to? Don’t be afraid to let your child lose. →

4 Questions to Ask Before Retraining Your OTTB

March 31, 2021DeAnn SloanContributor#HORSE TRAINING, Book excerpt, Trafalgar SquareComments Off on 4 Questions to Ask Before Retraining Your OTTB

In this excerpt from her book Beyond the Track, Thoroughbred Program Director for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Anna Ford explains the four things you need to consider before beginning a retraining program for your off-track Thoroughbred. →

Horsemanship With Lindsey Partridge: Liberty Lies Exposed, and How They Are Holding You Back

March 30, 2021DeAnn SloanContributor#Harmony Horsemanship, Liberty, Lindsey PartridgeComments Off on Horsemanship With Lindsey Partridge: Liberty Lies Exposed, and How They Are Holding You Back

If you’ve tried but struggled with liberty training, there might be a reason. Harmony Horsemanship founder Lindsey Partridge discusses how she moved forward with liberty training. →

Doing Your Best, Better: Aubrey & Boomer

February 25, 2021DeAnn SloanContributor#RETIRED RACEHORSE PROJECTComments Off on Doing Your Best, Better: Aubrey & Boomer

“We’re all in this for the journey. And hell, good stories are made more from the rough trails and comedy of the challenges than from the easy wins and smoothly paved roads.” →

Top 5 Tips for Helping Your Favorite Equine Business Thrive

November 18, 2020DeAnn SloanAmanda Cousins#businessComments Off on Top 5 Tips for Helping Your Favorite Equine Business Thrive

As an equine business owner herself, Jumper Nation’s Amanda Cousins is dedicated to helping other equine businesses succeed. Here are five tips to help your favorite equine business thrive. →

Shopping for the Rider I Want to Be: Libby & Spider

August 20, 2020DeAnn SloanContributor#RETIRED RACEHORSE PROJECTComments Off on Shopping for the Rider I Want to Be: Libby & Spider

Dress for the job you want… Or maybe shop for the rider you want to be.  →

Muhammad Shahroze Rehman: ‘Why Don’t You Come Sit With the Eventing Team?’

August 18, 2020DeAnn SloanReader SubmissionDiversity scholarshipComments Off on Muhammad Shahroze Rehman: ‘Why Don’t You Come Sit With the Eventing Team?’

“I believe that diversity and inclusion in equestrian sport provide us not just an opportunity to compete with people from all over the world, but it also gives us a chance to explore and understand people from different nations, cultures, ethnicity, and genders …” →

Kentucky Performance Products: Make Your Own Brush Jump

May 24, 2020DeAnn SloanSponsored#KENTUCKY PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, #PRO TIPSComments Off on Kentucky Performance Products: Make Your Own Brush Jump

If you’re looking to school some brush jumps but don’t have any, five-star event rider Lisa Barry offers this pro tip on how to make your own. →

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