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Dec. 12, 2024

S2 E5: OTTB Underdog Stories: From Kissing Spine Diagnosis to RRP Freestyle Triumph

This week on OTTB On Tap, we’re chatting with Julie Anna Prusak, an amateur rider from Texas, about her OTTB, Too Much Crown, or "Nemo" to his friends. Julie Anna earned her spot on the podcast by winning our Underdog Stories contest in the OTTB Market Facebook group, where she…

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Dec. 5, 2024

S2 E4: Meet Go Green: Niamh's OTTB Hopeful for the 2025 Retired Racehorse Makeover

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, we kick things off by recapping our second installment of OTTB on Tap Evaluates! Hear the owners' reactions and insights after listening to our evaluations of Looking Ready, C Two, and Ruby Bleu. Then, we dive into the exciting news—Niamh has found her…

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Nov. 28, 2024

S2 E3: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol 2! Pedigree, Conformation, Suitability: Looking Ready, C...

In this exciting second volume of OTTB on Tap Evaluates, Niamh and Emily review three listener-submitted OTTBs, diving deep into their Thoroughbred pedigrees, evaluating their conformation, and speculating on their suitability for equestrian disciplines like eventing, show jumping, and dressage. Whether you're curious about how specific Thoroughbred bloodlines translate into…

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Nov. 21, 2024

S2 E2: OTTB Aftercare Spotlight: Pastured Place with Ali Rawles

Join us for an inspiring episode of OTTB On Tap as we continue our OTTB Aftercare Series with a deep dive into Pastured Place, a 501(c)(3). Special guest Ali Rawles shares the mission and impact of this incredible organization, which is dedicated to the retirement, rehab, retraining, and rehoming of…

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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 started just over a year ago as an idea scribbled on the back of a bar napkin has grown into a podcast with a global community spanning 29 countries and over 14,000 downloads. In this special re-introduction episode, co-hosts Niamh and…

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Nov. 14, 2024

Ep 46: Jessica Redman on the Hot Topic of PPEs, OTTB Buyer Trends & 2024 Price Observations

OTTB on Tap Season 1 Finale! In this continuation of our two-part interview with Jessica Redman of Benchmark Sport Horses, we dive deeper into the Off-Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) market as 2024 wraps up. Building on Ep 44, Jessica reveals which OTTBs are in high demand—is it possible for small chestnut…

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Oct. 31, 2024

Ep 45: OTTB Gameshow: Myth or Fact? Plus Spooky Tales!

In this special Halloween-themed episode of OTTB on Tap, hosts Niamh and Emily mix things up with a fun and spooky game of "Myth or Fact?" Joining them are returning guest Madeline Conley and her business partner, Cat Boiler, from Bridge the Gap Equine. Together, they tackle popular OTTB myths,…

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Oct. 24, 2024

Ep 44: OTTB Bloodline Trends for Sporthorses 2024 with Jessica Redman

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, we welcome back Jessica Redman of Benchmark Sporthorses, one of the leading OTTB resellers in the U.S. Jessica shares her expert take on Thoroughbred bloodline trends for sport horses in 2024, offering insights into sires she’s seen produce top eventing and sport horse…

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Oct. 21, 2024

Ep 43: OTTB Evaluations and RRP Makeover Recap! Plus: Maryland 5 Star Preview, Listener...

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, we’re rounding up all the action from the OTTB world this month! We’re revisiting the feedback from our first OTTB On Tap Evaluates episode, where we evaluated listener-submitted horses based on their conformation and pedigree. Hear how Baybuilt, Floo Powder, and Dragon Moon's…

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Oct. 10, 2024

Ep 42: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Thoroughbred Pedigree, Conformation & Suitability Vol 1:...

In this debut episode of our new series, OTTB on Tap Evaluates, Niamh and Emily dive into the conformation and pedigree of listener-submitted Thoroughbreds. In Volume 1, we take a closer look at three Off-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs): Baybuilt, Floo Powder, and Dragon Moon. Using only conformation photos and their Jockey…

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Oct. 3, 2024

Ep 41: Selecting & Training an OTTB for the Pimlico Showcase: Emily's 2013 RRP Makeover...

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, co-hosts Niamh and Emily dive into Emily’s first experience at the 2013 Retired Racehorse Project Makeover. Back when it was known as the Retired Racehorse Training Project (RRTP), Emily reflects on the unique challenges of transitioning from city life in Philadelphia to preparing…

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Oct. 1, 2024

OTTB Victory Money & Emily at the 2013 RRP Makeover Challenge Performance Video (Ep 41)

Watch Emily and Victory Money or "Prima" as they show the training they've accomplished over the past few months, and put it on display at the 2013 Retired Racehorse Project at Pimlico. This goes along with Episode 41. #podcast #equestrianpodcast #eventing #horse #ottb #ottbontap #ottbpodcast

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Sept. 30, 2024

Ep 40: RRP Trainer Chronicles: Julianne & Ashley Break Down Rye’s AEC Success & Makeover...

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 American Eventing Championships (AEC). Get an inside look at their…

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Sept. 20, 2024

Find your OTTB's racing win photos in 5 easy steps!

Looking for your OTTB's racing photos? This video will help you find what their race record is, and how to locate their racing photos.

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Sept. 17, 2024

Ep 39: Creating Value in the Undervalued OTTB: Chelsey O’Brien & UBie Finalize their RRP...

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, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the needs of Thoroughbreds. Chelsey shares insights into UBie’s…

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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-level trainers, including another cross country school with Boyd and dressage with…

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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 shares her recent experience at the inaugural Camp Windurra…

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Aug. 27, 2024

Ep 36: OTTB Underdogs: Caitlin Reamy & El Patrone’s Road to Recovery & Upper Level Success

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, we talk with event rider Caitlin Reamy as part of our OTTB Underdog Series. Caitlin shares the journey of her young Thoroughbred, El Patrone, who she restarted in the fall of 2021. Though he had a previous injury from racing - a surgically…

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Aug. 20, 2024

Ep 35: RRP Trainer Chronicles: OTTB Tizbit’s Journey to the Makeover Continues with Lauren...

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, we reconnect with Lauren Garrett-Bond to see how her giant, chestnut off-track Thoroughbred mare, Tizbit, is progressing on the road to the 2024 Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) Makeover. Joining Lauren is her trainer, Sabrina Morris, an expert in OTTB training with years of…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Ep 33: Olympic OTTBs, Past and Present

Join Niamh and Emily on this episode of OTTB On Tap as we chat about Thoroughbreds in the Olympics. We spotlight Bold Venture, an Australian OTTB who made a dramatic entrance at the 2024 Olympics, and Regal Realm, Lucinda Green's remarkable partner with a wild backstory from the Australian outback…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Ep 34: RRP Trainer Chronicles: Annika Greaney's 'One Size Does Not Fit All' Approach to Retrainin...

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, Niamh and Emily catch up with Annika Greaney, one of the trainers we’ve been following as she prepares her two OTTB ex-broodmares for the Retired Racehorse Project’s Makeover in October. Annika shares how she’s been adapting her training approach to fit the unique…

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Aug. 6, 2024

Ep 33: Olympic OTTBs, Past and Present

Join Niamh and Emily on this episode of OTTB On Tap as we chat about Thoroughbreds in the Olympics. We spotlight Bold Venture, an Australian OTTB who made a dramatic entrance at the 2024 Olympics, and Regal Realm, Lucinda Green's remarkable partner with a wild backstory from the Australian outback…

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Aug. 6, 2024

Ask the Legends: Lucinda Green's Thoughts on OTTBs and Thoroughbreds in Eventing

What does eventing legend, Lucinda Green, think about Thoroughbreds? How does she answer OTTB on Tap's top 3 questions about OTTBs? If you've met her, you know how passionate she is about this topic... watch to find out some intriguing details about her favorite TBs and what she looks for…

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July 23, 2024

Ep 32: OTTB Underdog Stories: Brian & Bombino's Midlife Eventing Adventure

What happens when an army officer who has never ridden a horse (but has jumped out of planes) marries an event rider? He starts eventing, of course! In the first installment of our newest series, “OTTB Underdog Stories,” we explore how Brian Roberts began riding just over three years ago,…

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