OTTB Education & Information Episodes
Feb. 28, 2025
S2 E15: Pre-Purchase Exams for OTTBs: Myths, Must-Knows & Mistakes to Avoid with Dr. Ashley Taylor (Part 2)
Thinking about buying an OTTB? A pre-purchase exam (PPE) for an off-track Thoroughbred can feel overwhelming, but understanding how to interpret vet findings is key to making an informed decision. In Part 2 of our conversatio...
Feb. 27, 2025
S2 E14: OTTBs in Motion: Rehab, Resilience & Recovery with Dr. Ashley Taylor (Part 1)
What does it take to successfully transition an OTTB from the track to a second career? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Taylor, an equine sports medicine veterinarian, owner of Twin Ponds Farm and co-owner of Spo...
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 ad...
July 2, 2024
Ep 29: ‘Horse Before the Course’ with Kathy Goodman
Buckle up for a positively fun episode with special guest Kathy Goodman! In Horse Before the Course, OTTB on Tap speaks with Kathy about 4 seemingly separate, yet intertwined topics: Pressure Proof Clinics that challenge your...
Feb. 27, 2024
Ep. 13: What's a price tag? The value of buying an OTTB from a trusted reseller
What's in a price? Let’s talk about the taboo topic of pricing an OTTB. Join us as we dive deep into the world of Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) and the often misunderstood practice of buying from resellers. Hosted by Ni...
Feb. 13, 2024
Ep.12 -- Go Slow To Go Fast: Unlocking The Power of Bodywork for your OTTBs Transition w/Alisa Pitt
Join us on this episode of OTTB on Tap as we delve into the world of post-track transitions with Alisa Pitt from ALP Equine, an equine bodyworker specializing in Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs).In this insightful intervie...
Jan. 23, 2024
Ep.9 From Racetrack To Show Ring -- Using Exercise Rider Smarts When Restarting OTTBs
In this week's episode, We delve into the journey or Emily Daignault-Salvaggio, a former exercise rider at the track who transitioned into the world of showjumping. Discover how her experiences, including competing at the Ret...
Jan. 16, 2024
Ep.8 --Assessments and First Rides, The Benchmark Way
In this week's episode, we sit down again with Jessica Redman of Benchmark Sporthorses to pick her brain about how evaluates and assesses horses upon arrival and her process for a successful first ride. She gives us a firstha...
Dec. 19, 2023
Ep.7 -- What Resellers Wish You Knew About OTTBs
In this week's episode, we use answers from a poll we took in our Facebook group OTTB Market where we asked Resellers, "What is one thing you wish buyers knew about OTTBs" -- we break down the answers into themes and discuss ...
Dec. 5, 2023
Ep. 5 -- From The Reseller's Mouth: How to establish yourself as a reputable buyer
In this week's episode, we join forces with Jessica Redman from Benchmark Sporthorses and discuss how to become a reputable buyer through the eyes of one of the most prolific resellers in the US. We go over some of the charac...
Nov. 13, 2023
Ep. 3 OTTB on Tap Buyer's Guide
This episode is a walk-through of a buyer's guide we created to help navigate the process and information when you're searching for an OTTB.
Nov. 7, 2023
Ep.2 -- What's the one thing you wish you knew before buying your first OTTB?
In this episode, we discuss answers given in our Facebook group OTTB Market. We asked the members to share with us what they wished they knew before they got their first OTTB. Emily and Niamh discuss the answers and share the...