The Journey of an Off-Track Thoroughbred: From Racing to Rehabilitation

✨Racehorses that are too old or not fast enough to continue racing can be rehabilitated and have successful second careers.

🐴Off-track thoroughbreds are often sent to auctions, where some may end up in kill pens.

🏆Training programs can help transform off-track thoroughbreds into calm and respectful horses.

🤝Finding a loving owner and a suitable home for a rehabilitated racehorse is essential for their well-being.

💦Desensitization and grooming exercises are crucial in building trust and developing a strong bond with the horse.

What happens to racehorses that are too old or not fast enough?

—They may be rehabbed for a second career or sent to auctions where they could end up in kill pens.

Can off-track thoroughbreds be trained for other disciplines?

—Yes, with the right training programs, they can excel in various equestrian disciplines.

What is the importance of desensitization and grooming exercises?

—These exercises help build trust, develop a strong bond, and prepare the horse for different situations.

How can someone adopt or buy a rehabilitated racehorse?

—There are organizations and online platforms where horses can be adopted or purchased. It's essential to find a loving owner and a suitable home for the horse.

Can any horse off the track undergo the two-week training program?

—The training program can be adapted to suit the needs and capabilities of each horse, regardless of breed or past training.

00:00Some racehorses become unfit to run or get injured, requiring rehabilitation.

03:45Off-track thoroughbreds often end up in auctions where they may be bought by kill buyers.

06:00A two-week training program is designed to transform off-track thoroughbreds into calm and respectful horses.

09:00The training program includes desensitization and grooming exercises to build trust and prepare the horse for various situations.

11:30The training progresses to yielding the horse's hindquarters and picking up its feet.

13:50The horse's behavior and response during the training sessions are remarkably calm and willing.

15:00The horse is introduced to bathing, encountering narrow openings, and being tied to the Hitching Post.

16:00The training program proves to be a great beginning for the horse's journey.