We have put together a collection of online resources and print material we find are very helpful while researching if a retiring racehorse is right for you:

 Useful Web Resources

• Ex-Racers: a collection of very helpful articles
• Retraining a Former Racehorse
• Schooling the Gallop
• Schooling the Gallop part 2
• Working the Race Out of Your Ex-Racehorse
• Thoroughbred Myths: Facts vs Fiction
• Exposing the Truth About Horrible Thoroughbred Feet
• Beyond the Homestretch: What I've Learned From Saving Racehorses
• Off-Track Thoroughbreds
• Equibase:  Look up race records and watch race video
• A Guide to Understanding and Retraining Your Off Track Thoroughbred  Can not recommend this manual enough!
• Feeding After the Finish Line Excellent article on feeding OTTBS

 Standardbred Resources

• Standardbred Retraining TipsA collection of retraining articles
• A Change of Pace Great article on training the canter
• Standardbreds As Pleasure Horses
• Famous Standardbred Jumpers
• Understanding Standardbreds Fantastic article on the breed and retraining
  

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