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In this episode, you meet the hosts of the OTTB on Tap podcast, Emily Kocubinski, and Niamh O'Connell -- two lifelong horse girls who connected over their passion for OTTBs. We tell you about how we met and our individual backstories. Learn more at https://ottbontap.com/ #offthetrackthoroughbred #OTTBpodcast #Equinestories #Secondchances #Aftertheraces…

This week's episode features an interview with Emily by Niamh, digging deep into the background of how she acquired her upper-level horse, back in the 1990s. Buying horses of any kind 30 years ago looked a lot different from the luxury of online shopping today. Listen in to hear about…

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 characteristics that resellers in a busy program would like to…

In this week's episode, we talk to Emily (my cohost) and hear about her very first Classic Long Format (which just happened to be the NAYRC Championships) with her OTTB, Alex. We break down the elements of the long format and the training and preparation needed to compete in the…

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 the responses and share some of our experiences,…

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 firsthand behind-the-scenes look at her operation and shares some industry tips and…

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 Retired Racehorse Project have uniquely shaped her perspective on buying horses. Gain insight into the intricacies…

In this week's episode, we chat with Bonnie McRae, founder of 501(c)3 non-profit organization After The Races, a rehabilitation and rehoming program in Elkton, MD. We get to know Bonnie and her fascinating background, we learn about how and why she started After The Races, and get down to business…

Description: Join Emily and special guest Niamh in Episode 11 as they delve into the highs and lows of Niamh's first OTTB ownership experience with Riley. From the excitement of acquiring a horse to the challenges faced during their first year together, Niamh opens up about the mistakes she made…

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 interview, Alisa shares her expertise on guiding OTTBs through their crucial first year off the racetrack.…

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. The PDF will be available for download at OTTB Market.com (https://www.ottbmarket.com/get-buyer-guide) Learn more at https://ottbontap.com/ #offthetrackthoroughbred #OTTBpodcast #Equinestories #Secondchances #Aftertheraces #Beyondthefinishline #OTTBlife #OTTB #OTTBadventures #Fromracetracktoridingring #OTTBcommunity…

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 their experiences. Learn more at https://ottbontap.com/ #offthetrackthoroughbred #OTTBpodcast #Equinestories #Secondchances…

In this episode, you meet the hosts of OTTB on Tap, Emily Kocubinski, and Niamh O'Connell -- two lifelong horse girls who connected over their passion for OTTBs. We tell you about how we met and our individual backstories. Learn more at https://ottbontap.com/ #offthetrackthoroughbred #OTTBpodcast #Equinestories #Secondchances #Aftertheraces #Beyondthefinishline #OTTBlife…

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 interview, Alisa shares her expertise on guiding OTTBs through their crucial first year off the racetrack.…