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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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April 25, 2025
S2 E21: Do Less Get More: Aubrey Graham's OTTB Retraining Philosophy in Action (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our conversation with Aubrey Graham of Kivu Sporthorses , we take a deeper dive into her practical approach to training off-track Thoroughbreds. Aubrey breaks down how to do less to get more—a mindset that emphas...
April 24, 2025
S2 E20: The Logic Behind the Ride — Aubrey Graham on OTTBs, Education & Instinct (Part 1)
In this episode of OTTB on Tap , we sit down with Aubrey Graham of Kivu Sporthorses to explore the foundation behind her OTTB training philosophy. From her academic background in anthropology to her transition into the world ...
April 17, 2025
Preview: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol 6: Nothing Plain About These Bays!
Three plain brown wrappers. Three pedigrees packed with power. In this sneak peek of Volume 6, we introduce this month’s lineup of listener-submitted OTTBs—Fifty Pesos, Slew’s Resurrection, and Artie’s Cryptonite—and tease wh...
April 10, 2025
S2 E19: Mo’ OTTBs, No Problems: Teen Founder Builds Trotty By Nature from the Ground Up
At just 14 years old, Kimber Houston is already making a name for herself in the world of Thoroughbred aftercare. Alongside her mom, Tanya, she runs Trotty By Nature —a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to retrainin...
April 3, 2025
OTTB Training Diaries, March Edition: From Controversy to Connection - Clinics & Communicators (Sneak Peek!)
In this March recap from the OTTB Training Diaries, Niamh gets honest about a clinic experience with a big-name trainer that didn’t quite live up to the hype. But that wasn’t the only unexpected moment—this episode also dives...
March 28, 2025
S2 E18: 4,400 OTTBs Rehomed and Counting! Turning For Home’s Partner Farm Model & the Future of Aftercare
We’re back with Danielle Montgomery for Part 2 of our deep dive into Turning For Home , one of the most effective and scalable Thoroughbred aftercare programs in the country. In this episode, we focus on what makes their appr...
March 27, 2025
S2 E17: How Turning For Home & the PTHA Transformed Thoroughbred Aftercare at Parx Racing
In this powerful first installment of our two-part interview with Danielle Montgomery, we explore the groundbreaking work of Turning For Home , a Thoroughbred aftercare program launched by the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsem...
March 20, 2025
OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol 5: A Study in Grey - Arazi's Honor, Zephyrine & Independent George
We’re back with another round of OTTB on Tap Evaluates , and this time, it’s all about the greys! In this teaser episode, we kick things off by revisiting our evaluations from Vol 4 , sharing listener feedback, and revealing ...
March 13, 2025
S2 E16: Recycled Racehorse Falconry - Merging OTTB Retraining with the Art of Falconry
What do off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) and birds of prey have in common? More than you might think! In this episode of OTTB on Tap , Niamh sits down with Martin Whitley of the Recycled Racehorse Falconry Team , a one-of-...
March 5, 2025
OTTB Training Diaries – February Recap: From Meltdowns to Milestones (Preview!)
February was full of big moments for Oscar—some great, some… a little dramatic. From tackling group lessons and finally settling on a saddle to his first canter and a confidence-boosting obstacle course challenge, his progres...
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