FREE OTTB GUIDES

Make Your OTTB’s Transition a Little Easier

Bringing home an off-the-track Thoroughbred comes with plenty of questions. These free, practical guides will help you prepare, make informed decisions, and support your horse through the transition from the racetrack to their next chapter.

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  • Before You Buy an OTTB

    A Pre-Purchase Checklist with Tik Maynard and FEI Veterinarian Dr. Yates

    A low purchase price doesn’t always mean a low-cost horse. This one-page checklist will help you ask better questions, prepare for the pre-purchase exam, and understand what to consider before committing to an off-the-track Thoroughbred.

    Inside the guide:

    • Questions to ask before viewing the horse
    • What to discuss with your veterinarian
    • Pre-purchase exam considerations
    • Common buying mistakes to avoid
    • Important health and management considerations
    • Space to record your personal non-negotiables
    Download the Free Pre-Purchase Checklist 

  • Bringing Your OTTB Home

    A First-Days Checklist with Tik Maynard and Stable Manager Lindsay Hall

    The first few days can shape how confidently your new horse adjusts to life away from the track. This practical checklist will help you prepare the barn and gradually introduce your OTTB to its new feed, turnout, routine, and support team.

    Inside the guide:

    • What to prepare before the trailer arrives
    • How to choose the horse’s first stall
    • A gradual approach to turnout
    • Who should be part of your OTTB’s care team
    • Feed and hoof-care considerations
    • Space to record appointments and transition plans
    Download the Free Bringing Home Checklist 
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Built for the Horse in Front of You

No two off-the-track Thoroughbreds will follow exactly the same path. These guides are designed to help you gather the right information, prepare thoughtfully, and make decisions based on the individual horse you are working with.

The recommendations are drawn from conversations between horseman Tik Maynard, FEI veterinarian Dr. Yates, and stable manager Lindsay Hall.

Ready for the Next Step?

Continue learning with Tik Maynard’s complete Retraining the Off-the-Track Thoroughbred Masterclass on NF+.

Follow three Thoroughbreds at different stages of their transition as Tik explores selection, groundwork, confidence, restarting under saddle, and the development of a thoughtful sport horse.

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