OTTB on Tap

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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OTTB on Tap

Recent Episodes

Oct. 10, 2024

Ep 42: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Thoroughbred Pedigree, Conformation & Suitability Vol 1: Baybuilt, Floo Powder & Dragon Moon

In this episode, we kick off our new series, "OTTB on Tap Evaluates," where Niamh and Emily take a closer look at listener-submitted off-track Thoroughbreds. Using conformation photos and Jockey Club names, they evaluate eac…
Oct. 1, 2024

Ep 41: Selecting & Training an OTTB for the Pimlico Showcase: Emily's 2013 RRP Makeover Experience

In this episode, Niamh and Emily take listeners back to 2013, when Emily participated in her first Retired Racehorse Project Makeover—then known as the Retired Racehorse Training Project (RRTP). Emily shares her personal jou…
Sept. 24, 2024

Ep 40: RRP Trainer Chronicles: Julianne & Ashley Break Down Rye’s AEC Success & Makeover Strategy

Join us for the latest episode of the RRP Trainer Chronicles , where hosts Niamh and Emily sit down with Julianne Pangal and Ashley Olin to check in on their OTTB, Brooklawn (aka Rye), fresh off a successful run at the Ameri…
Sept. 17, 2024

Ep 39: Creating Value in the Undervalued OTTB: Chelsey O’Brien & UBie Finalize their RRP Makeover Prep!

In this episode of OTTB on Tap , we catch up with RRP Trainer Chelsey O’Brien as she prepares off-track Thoroughbred, Unbeknownst To Me (UBie), for the 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Makeover. UBie is owned by Pastured Plac…
Sept. 10, 2024

Ep 38: OTTB Clinic Recap: Madeline & Pete Dig Deep to Conquer Camp Windurra

In Part 2 of Madeline's Camp Windurra experience, we follow Madeline and her OTTB, Pepe and Heywood or "Pete" as they wrap up their final days at Boyd Martin’s Camp Windurra. On Day 4, Madeline worked closely with Olympic-le…
Sept. 3, 2024

Ep 37: Earning a Seat at the Table: Madeline Conley and Her OTTB Take On Camp Windurra

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, we sit down with Madeline Conley, an active duty member of the US Air Force and co-owner of Bridge the Gap Equine, an OTTB resale and equine wellness business in Southern New Jersey. Madeline …

Recent Blog Posts

Looking for Your OTTB's Race Photos? Find them in 5 Easy Steps!

A common question we get from OTTB owners is, "How do I find my horse's racing photos?" It may seem like an insurmountable task, but we will break it down for you into a few simple steps. Step 1:  Find your horse's Jockey Club name. If y…

How to Access Your OTTB's Race Record: A Step-by-Step Guide

For owners of Off-The-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs), exploring a horse’s past can be an interesting part of the journey. While an OTTB’s new career as a riding horse offers its own rewards, understanding their background as a racehorse can…