The Complete OTTB Checklist Bundle: Before You Buy & Bringing Home

From choosing the right horse to preparing for their first days at home, bringing an off-the-track Thoroughbred into your life comes with plenty of questions.

The Complete OTTB Checklist Bundle gives you both of our practical one-page guides, covering the two major stages of beginning your OTTB journey: making an informed purchase and helping your new horse adjust to life after the track.

Created as companions to Tik Maynard’s OTTB Masterclass, the guides feature practical advice from Tik, FEI veterinarian Dr. Yates, and stable manager Lindsay Hall.

Guide 1: Before You Buy an OTTB

Prepare for the purchase process with guidance covering:

• Questions to ask before viewing a horse
• Pre-purchase exam considerations
• Buying from the track versus a rehoming organization
• Health, hoof-care, and management questions
• Common purchasing mistakes
• Your personal non-negotiables

Guide 2: Bringing Your OTTB Home

Prepare for your horse’s arrival with guidance covering:

• The stall and paddock setup
• Gradual turnout and social introductions
• Feed, forage, and body-condition management
• Veterinary and farrier support
• Building your horse’s care team
• First-week appointments, plans, and concerns

Together, these guides will help you prepare thoughtfully, ask better questions, and make decisions based on the individual horse—not a one-size-fits-all plan.

These guides provide general educational information and are not substitutes for individualized veterinary, nutritional, farrier, or training advice. Always consult qualified professionals when making decisions for your horse.