OTTB on Tap
OTTB on Tap is a podcast focused on all aspects of Off Track Thoroughbreds. Hosted by Emily Kocubinski and Niamh O'Connell, the podcast explores the care, retraining, and experiences of OTTBs after their racing careers. The show features special series like the 'RRP Trainer Chronicles,' highlighting trainers preparing horses for the Retired Racehorse Project, and 'OTTB Underdogs,' sharing stories of horses overcoming the odds.
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Recent Episodes
Jan. 16, 2025
S2 E10: OTTB Training Diaries: Go Green (Oscar)'s Journey Kicks Off with December Progress
Join us for the first installment of our OTTB Training Diaries series, where we follow the journey of Go Green (aka Oscar) as he transitions from the racetrack to his new career. In this episode, co-host Emily interviews Nia…
Jan. 9, 2025
S2 E9: Chelsey O’Brien’s RRP Application Tips, UBie Updates & Advice for Niamh’s OTTB Journey
In this latest episode of OTTB on Tap , we welcome back Chelsey O’Brien, a fan-favorite trainer from our RRP Trainer Chronicles . Chelsey catches us up on her post-Makeover adventures with her OTTB, UBie, and offers expert a…
Jan. 3, 2025
S2 E8: Transitioning Off the Track & Their 'Train to Own' Program: Tom and Clare Mansmann's Approach to Retraining OTTBs (Part 2)
In the second part of our feature with Tom and Clare Mansmann of Pacific Farms, we explore the advanced aspects of retraining off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs). Tom and Clare share their proven methods for managing farrier car…
Jan. 2, 2025
S2 E7: Fundamentals First: Tom & Clare Mansmann’s Approach to Retraining OTTBs (Part 1)
In this episode of OTTB On Tap , we’re joined by Tom and Clare Mansmann of Pacific Farms in Hume, VA, for an in-depth discussion on their fundamentals-first approach to retraining off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs). From workin…
Dec. 26, 2024
S2 E6: 2024 Wrapped: OTTB Tales from Christmas Past and Present
Join us for a festive and reflective episode of OTTB on Tap : "2024 Wrapped: OTTB Tales from Christmas Past and Present." This special episode is packed with untold stories from our adventures retraining and reselling OTTBs,…
Dec. 12, 2024
S2 E5: OTTB Underdog Stories: From Kissing Spine Diagnosis to RRP Freestyle Triumph
n this episode of OTTB On Tap , we feature Julie Anna Prusak, an amateur rider from Texas who shares her experience with her OTTB, Nemo. Earlier this year, Nemo was diagnosed with kissing spine—a condition that can challenge…
Dec. 5, 2024
S2 E4: Meet Go Green: Niamh's OTTB Hopeful for the 2025 Retired Racehorse Makeover
This week on OTTB on Tap , we start by revisiting our second installment of OTTB on Tap Evaluates . Find out what the owners of Looking Ready, C Two, and Ruby Bleu thought of our evaluations, including their reactions and re…
Nov. 28, 2024
S2 E3: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol 2! Pedigree, Conformation, Suitability: Looking Ready, C Two & Ruby Bleu
In the latest episode of OTTB on Tap Evaluates , Niamh and Emily analyze three listener-submitted OTTBs , diving into their conformation , pedigree , and potential for a range of equestrian disciplines . This series offers a…
Nov. 21, 2024
S2 E2: OTTB Aftercare Spotlight: Pastured Place with Special Guest Ali Rawles
In this episode of OTTB On Tap , we continue our OTTB Aftercare Series by highlighting Pastured Place , a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the future for retired racehorses. Guest Ali Rawles shares how they s…
Nov. 14, 2024
S2 Ep1: OTTBs are like Potato Chips, and so are we! Kicking off Season 2!
Welcome to Season 2 of OTTB on Tap ! What began as a casual idea scribbled on a bar napkin has blossomed into a thriving podcast reaching over 14,000 downloads in 29 countries. In this special re-introduction, hosts Niamh an…
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