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To believe in a person allows them to believe in themselves, and to believe in a horse holds that very same power. You see, the compassionate treatment of human beings and horses are closely paralleled. I see the potential in a being that most would consider unworthy of their effort. In horses and in people, it is the size of their heart that determines how far they will go, regardless of their physical or mental “shortcomings.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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