Episodes
Feb. 20, 2025
Sneak Peek: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol. 4: From Lightly Raced to Warhorses—Exploring Pedigree & Potential
We’re back with another round of OTTB on Tap Evaluates ! In this sneak peek of Volume 4 , we introduce three OTTBs, including two warhorses with impressive race records , and break down their pedigrees and post-track potenti…
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, Marew…
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 Sl…
Jan. 23, 2025
S2E11: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol 3 - Flowers Apriority, Cowboy Swagger and Mr. Cellular
In this episode of OTTB on Tap Evaluates , we dive into the pedigrees, conformation, and potential of three listener-submitted Thoroughbreds: Flowers Apriority , Cowboy Swagger , and Mr. Cellular . Join Niamh and Emily as th…
Jan. 16, 2025
S2 E10: OTTB Training Diaries: Go Green (Oscar)'s Journey Kicks Off with December Progress
Join us for the first installment of our OTTB Training Diaries series, where we follow the journey of Go Green (aka Oscar) as he transitions from the racetrack to his new career. In this episode, co-host Emily interviews Nia…
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 a…
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 car…
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 workin…
Dec. 26, 2024
S2 E6: 2024 Wrapped: OTTB Tales from Christmas Past and Present
Join us for a festive and reflective episode of OTTB on Tap : "2024 Wrapped: OTTB Tales from Christmas Past and Present." This special episode is packed with untold stories from our adventures retraining and reselling OTTBs,…
Dec. 12, 2024
S2 E5: OTTB Underdog Stories: From Kissing Spine Diagnosis to RRP Freestyle Triumph
n this episode of OTTB On Tap , we feature Julie Anna Prusak, an amateur rider from Texas who shares her experience with her OTTB, Nemo. Earlier this year, Nemo was diagnosed with kissing spine—a condition that can challenge…
Dec. 5, 2024
S2 E4: Meet Go Green: Niamh's OTTB Hopeful for the 2025 Retired Racehorse Makeover
This week on OTTB on Tap , we start by revisiting our second installment of OTTB on Tap Evaluates . Find out what the owners of Looking Ready, C Two, and Ruby Bleu thought of our evaluations, including their reactions and re…
Nov. 28, 2024
S2 E3: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol 2! Pedigree, Conformation, Suitability: Looking Ready, C Two & Ruby Bleu
In the latest episode of OTTB on Tap Evaluates , Niamh and Emily analyze three listener-submitted OTTBs , diving into their conformation , pedigree , and potential for a range of equestrian disciplines . This series offers a…
Nov. 21, 2024
S2 E2: OTTB Aftercare Spotlight: Pastured Place with Special Guest Ali Rawles
In this episode of OTTB On Tap , we continue our OTTB Aftercare Series by highlighting Pastured Place , a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the future for retired racehorses. Guest Ali Rawles shares how they s…
Nov. 14, 2024
S2 Ep1: OTTBs are like Potato Chips, and so are we! Kicking off Season 2!
Welcome to Season 2 of OTTB on Tap ! What began as a casual idea scribbled on a bar napkin has blossomed into a thriving podcast reaching over 14,000 downloads in 29 countries. In this special re-introduction, hosts Niamh an…
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. Jessi…
Oct. 31, 2024
Ep 45: OTTB Gameshow: Myth or Fact? Plus Spooky Tales!
Get into the Halloween spirit with this entertaining episode of OTTB on Tap ! Hosts Niamh and Emily team up with Madeline Conley and Cat Boiler of Bridge the Gap Equine for a lively "Myth or Fact?" game that dives into the q…
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 …
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 Place…
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 …