OTTB Professionals Episodes
OTTB on Tap interviews OTTB trainers, resellers, bodyworkers, farriers, breeders, and more!
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...
Feb. 13, 2025
S2 E13: OTTB Aftercare Spotlight: How Mareworthy is Changing the Narrative for Retired Broodmares
What happens to Thoroughbred broodmares when their breeding careers end? Too often, these mares are overlooked in the aftercare conversation, but Mareworthy Charities is working to change that. Founded by Kyle Rothfus, Marewo...
Jan. 30, 2025
S2 E12: Ashley Steele Norris: OTTB Training, Transformation, and the Power of Determination
In this episode of OTTB on Tap , we sit down with Ashley Steele Norris , the driving force behind Sunbriar Equestrian , to dive into her journey with OTTBs. From growing up with horses to training under the legendary Jane Sle...
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...
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 care...
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 working...
Nov. 7, 2024
Ep 46: Jessica Redman on the Hot Topic of PPEs, OTTB Buyer Trends & 2024 Price Observations
In this Season 1 Finale of OTTB on Tap , we continue our conversation with Jessica Redman of Benchmark Sport Horses, who brings her expertise on the latest trends in the Off-Track Thoroughbred market as 2024 concludes. Jessic...
Oct. 24, 2024
Ep 44: OTTB Bloodline Trends for Sporthorses 2024 with Jessica Redman
In this episode of OTTB on Tap , we’re joined by Jessica Redman, an expert in Thoroughbred resale and the owner of Benchmark Sporthorses, to discuss the latest Thoroughbred bloodline trends for sport horses in 2024. Jessica s...
July 16, 2024
Ep 31: Creating a Good Citizen: A Boutique Reseller Shares Her Approach with OTTBs
Special Guest June Hillman shares the legacy of Castle Rock Farm, her partnership with Thoroughbred aftercare organization Turning for Home, and so much more in this episode! June is no stranger to Thoroughbreds - she is part...
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...
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...