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
Oct. 17, 2024
Ep 43: OTTB Evaluations and RRP Makeover Recap! Plus: Maryland 5 Star Preview, Listener Spotlights, and more!
Join us for a packed episode of OTTB on Tap ! We reflecting on our first OTTB On Tap Evaluates episode, sharing updates from the owners on listener-submitted horses like Baybuilt, Floo Powder, and Dragon Moon. Were we right …
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…
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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…
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