How to Train Your OTTB Part 1

[@emmyequitation8306]

OTTB= Over The Top Boyfriend Not off the track thoroughbred at all.... nope, not at all. 😂Love y’all😂💜

[@trackergirl95]

As the proud owner of an OTTB, I can say without hesitation that they really are the most loyal and hardworking horses I've ever worked with.

[@KRequestrian]

Great video! I'm a Racing Victoria certified OTTB retrainer and it is the most rewarding thing ever giving these horses a second chance! We do a heap of desensitizing groundwork too, during the letting down period - blue tarps, beach balls, streamers, drums, umbrellas - the works. Love your videos, thanks so much for this one, the more people taking on these amazing horses the better to reduce race industry wastage. :) Awesome work guys!!

[@The.Common.K9]

I wish this video was around 9 years ago when I bought my 2 year old OTTB. I've never been more proud that I trained him up myself. He is a current A circuit hunter but we have competed at training level 3 in dressage.

[@DaisyKraft87]

Fav Video so far :) I have found a slightly longer spell out of 10 months does a lot for the horse OTT Patience is the biggest asset.

[@EventionTv]

In answering some of your questions, both horses used in this video are OTTBs. They have been in training and are most of the time calm and easy to deal with. A month ago this was not the case. Even though I wasn't demonstrating with a super difficult horse, I would like to think its useful to see just how quiet you can get them with persistent and patient training.

[@hannahhoot]

Your intro gives me goosebumps! Love it!

[@cceg]

I have two beautiful OTTB geldings that are the most beautiful boys. They are such good teachers (have only recently got back into horse riding) and such willing learners. So thankful to own such beautiful creatures :)

[@samanthapapageorge9399]

this helped so much!! we just bought an OTTB and he is doing great thanks to these tips!

[@sarahjones1624]

Great video! I've never had a hard time retraining my OTTB's (working on one now!!) But I see SO many people take them right from the track into their new job and have a horrible time with the horse because they didn't let them down first. At my last minitrial, an owner had his OTTB off the track only 3 weeks and was already competing with him! The horse was barely in control!!!

[@rheabehrends5595]

I am obsessed with your videos, every single one makes me laugh and teaches me something new, you two are such an inspiration to me! Thank you for making these videos for us :)

[@yvettewilliams2057]

Just bought a OTTB mare and this is very helpful.:)

[@krisbraxton514]

Excellent advice, I have restarted OTTBs before, but, the current one has let down so well, he doesn’t like to ride away from his buddies, who don’t help as they’re calling to him from the other field ......advice please !

[@sirimaxisilver]

hi. i love your episodes, they are very helpful! toe i've got a problem that i can't finde anyone's showing on YT: how to lern a standardbred to be a eventhorse. myself's got a ex trotter and we've got a bit of a strugle with jumping and canter. couldn't you make a series about how to learn a starndarbred to be a eventer? thaks from Sweden!

[@Kergilliack6]

If you can't afford the vet you can't afford the horse. Yes, everyone consider this when thinking getting a pet!

[@ghettomedic188]

Not everyone is a billionaire, so I think that's not an honest way of stating it. It's more accurate to say that if the one can't afford routine care, or more than a certain dollar amount (Which is personal- What's the horse worth to you?) for an emergency vet bill, then that person should wait to get a horse. It's more realistic that way, anyone can save money if they try hard enough. I say around $1000-$2000 nest-egg for a start. Before saying that "If you can't afford the vet, you can't afford the horse," a person should honestly think it through. After all,10's-100's of thousands of dollars can be eaten up really quickly on something unthinkable, like colic surgery, and not just anyone has that kind of money lying around. Your statement makes having a horse cost-prohibitive for most humans nowadays, when it's easily possible for most, if it's thought out properly. Peace, fellow horse-person.

[@marthan.9519]

What kind/brand of saddle is that? I love this vid! Super helpful

[@gracerogers7156]

Would absolutely love to see you guys do some videos on Standies!

[@XxRedfirePhoenix]

absolutely LOVE the intro to your videos!

[@xxflyingchangexx8310]

Yer. Standardbreds please. Like how to get them out of pacing. Thx. I love evention!!!

[@codieramshawfineart9748]

Xxflying changexX Trot poles work a treat

[@xxflyingchangexx8310]

Thank you.

[@madisonsalisbury6896]

Just bought an ottb and got rly excited wit the title then I wanted first minute and got rly discouraged lmao

[@mocafever99]

Loved this video, and can't wait for more in the series! Your intro's are alway's so funny!! Keep the video's coming!

[@hannahkasa]

Looks like a pretty calm OTTB !

[@noelleprice9100]

I just got my Ottb and he came from Florida and I love him so much and I live near you farm:) I really would like to have a clinic with but I have to ask my trainer.:)

[@SarahAndBee]

Best video yet! Been waiting ages for this :D

[@samfogarty4890]

Is this horse fresh off the track or has he had some retraining? He seems VERY relaxed for a fresh off the track horse.

[@wishforthekitty]

Lol the title totally fooled me

[@meganproffitt424]

How?

[@hannahstorandt-ruedy8676]

Ikr

[@kimfroman2023]

Miss y'alls videos ...

[@TheSpify231]

It is always better to have an outside opinion rather than a vet that works for/with the owner/trainer. Vet's shouldn't lie but there are very creative ways to hide the truth so by using your own vet you have an unbiased opinion on the horse in question.

[@mandwhy77]

It's a stud girth. The horse wear studs in their shoes for better grip when jumping, but they need to be protected in case they hit themselves on the chest.

[@ambrawoodhaven1067]

loving the riped jods

[@TheGoldenhorsey]

*creepy voice* "PICK UPPP!!" Ahh you make my week so much better!

[@sarad3999]

hi, my name is sara. in january, i purchased and OTTB. his name is Peeta. Ever since the sale, his progress has been great, and hes a very well rounded, young horse, with a lot of potential. i have one problem, hes not very supple and cant pick up his left lead on the canter, and if he does, it is choppy and hes severely unbalanced. im just curious, is there any advice you could give me regarding having him pick up the lead? i am entered in the thoroughbred makeover competition in october, so being able to canter left lead is very important. both peeta and i thank you for your time!

[@bayleefurtaw1464]

Sara D you might do shoulder in to the canter my horse had the same problem

[@shopaholicrazy]

omg can you please do a barn tour? You'r farm is amazing!

[@PetzAir936]

What a beautiful horse

[@amberrndall]

Can you make a video on a horse that kicks out when you go to get on? I have an ottb and he's done it for years, apparently it's a racehorse thing and I was wondering how to stop it? He also walks forward when you try to mount but this is hard to correct as you need to get on quickly as he will move and kick. :)

[@jessicawalker6662]

Does he have a cold back? My OTTB did both of these when I first got him. Long term work on developng his topline and short term let him warm up on the lungline without a rider.

[@TheGarudaRed]

theres something i really like about the horse at 4:50, hes such a cutie aw

[@lexjohnson0803]

We have at my barn an OTTB and he has extremely bad separation anxiety, and air cribs.

[@mandwhy77]

I love your videos! The fact they are calm and quiet is testament to your training and that your advice works, and that thoroughbreds don't have to be super hot headed! It would be good to mention about the high incidence of ulcers in racehorses, hence the grumpy/girthiness. My horse is not a TB but is on an ulcer friendly diet since having these symptoms - happy horse, not girthy anymore :-)

[@hoof2heart288]

Great video

[@TheBarrelsGirl]

Great video, would love to see some videos on standardbreds!(:

[@saddlepotato159]

What saddle was that? I love monoflaps!

[@BRossgoated]

my sister loves this

[@samdouglas4620]

hey guys would you be able to tell me what kind of saddle is being used in this video? thanks :)

[@blueskys2012]

what is the use of that girth you have used? I have always wanted to know :) someone please tell me :)

[@anoukverstappen3343]

Dankjewel!

[@brennalee5060]

You guys are sooo hilarious !

[@mikiahm5302]

I got a quarter horse but she just won't canter what should I do

[@josephinetolsma2705]

a year and a half ago I got my OTTB, she came to us and i couldn't even pat her on the neck she was so frightened. Now I can lunge her and saddle her, she had to take a long pasture break to learn how to be a horse again. The first time I put her outside she freaked out, and could only be out there for 5 minuets. Now she outside 24/7, she still is earning what treats are though

[@crypticangel6991]

oh, poor horse. my stable has an ottb, and i have never ridden a different horse besides him

[@backgroundcharacter2615]

*Break him in*

[@debraporche5535]

Dom's pants are ripped 😂

[@maylagesse]

I wish off trackers came off looking like that :p lol love my OTTBs!!

[@noelleprice9100]

Lol I just got a Ottb from Florida and I live near evention tv:)

[@MsBarrelracer84]

How old are your horses ?

[@wheredragonssleep]

So some good basic information, but there are a few things not discussed. 1. Most OTTB's are not trained to tie, so it is a good thing to do ground work with them and teach them to give to pressure and learn to tie. 2. Most race horse trainers will not let you try the horse under saddle before you buy so you really need to know what you are doing. 3. Many race horse are not taught to lunge so you will have to teach them that as well.

[@charleshills1408]

Tips on how to keep a horse from running away from you?

[@Scrappy_Raccoon]

I am having trouble with my Thoroughbred to lunge on lead out of the round yard can someone help me please also she has flaky feet help me please thank you

[@anoukverstappen3343]

I love your video's but what is a OTTB? I don't get it....

[@kobergeq]

I love your video

[@sunshinebuchanan2772]

Where did these guys go

[@re-ridersuzanne]

Are you still making videos?

[@anoukverstappen3343]

But what is an off the track thoroughbred? I can't translate it in Dutch so i don't know what it is....... Can someone explaine it?

[@AbbiBagans]

hey guys can u do lik a video on how to get ur horse on th th bit as my teacher keeps tellin me 2 do it but i dnt knw hw to do it in walk trot an canter my horse only does it wen hes standin sstill an wen i kik him on 2 walk he goes out of it.

[@jumphorsesforever866]

dont alflafa cubes do kinda the same thing ?

[@LuvGeorgieGirl]

One thing to be warned about when you lunge your OTTB for the first time. They are not used to working to the right. They can sometimes freak out a little or refuse to go that way, this is because they are so used to tracking left around the track! But don't worry to much, if you are patient and don't freak out on them, they will settle quickly and learn the art of tracking right. :)

[@aleccutsinger2803]

Over the top boyfriend😂😂😂

[@3663nm]

What type of saddle is that at 5:20?

[@vanzl7732]

Hahahaha, I LOVE YOU GUYS

[@HannahDennsion]

How do you get him so shiney?!!

[@ashleybonner4963]

ha I was worried I was the only one that noticed that!

[@eldinalsleben6118]

I have a ottb to

[@tillsx3620]

I really thought my were doing a video on a over the top boyfriend I was like isn't this meant to be about horses lol!!

[@fannyr8751]

I'm dying so funny 😂 😂😂

[@HannahDennsion]

You guys make me laugh hahha

[@pauldopper8930]

So you don't start with any groundwork? ? ? ?

[@DrivenStar]

We ride both ways at the track. The horses already know how to go both ways and change leads, I don't know who started this myth that they only take the left lead but it's silly.

[@lauramillerick767]

Aren't they trained to start on the left lead and then swap to the right at the top of the stretch? My mare has been off the track since January and it's still a awkward to get a good right lead canter. She's definitely "left-handed" for sure.

[@Dallas6101]

Laura Millerick It's weird because the OTTB I ride has a great right lead canter, but he's sticky sometimes to the left!

[@jayfxrd8554]

What's the opening song anyone?

[@bricavanaugh6323]

+Lucy Ford It's Meant to Live by Switchfoot I believe.

[@evimarioli3039]

What is an OTTB?

[@bodecawhitty3431]

These subtitles are terrible lmao. Instead of off the track thoroughbred, it says off the top flour bread lmao

[@ridingunderthestars]

Anyone else notice Dom's broken breeches in the first real clip after the intro?

[@bloodykantana81]

an ottb is an off the track thoroughbred

[@Eliseelise903]

PICK UP!!!!!!

[@softballbabiii14]

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[@SarahAndBee]

Haha I did the same thing

[@ridingunderthestars]

Bahahah nope! Dom I think you need some new breeches!!

[@freehorsebreyer]

I thought it was Off Track ThuroBred lol

[@kaylieeventing1873]

haha 😂😂😂😂

[@freehorsebreyer]

Never mind lol :-)

[@AngelPink10291]

The guy in this video is handsome

[@cygne5]

Racquel Pink ikr, that bay OTTB is gorgeous❤️❤️

[@mandwhy77]

it means an ex-racehorse :-)

[@xDjickox]

are you guys married? I'd love to hear the story behind you to :D

[@zonerummy]

Pick up pick up PICK UP

[@CaylaFenton-Reeder]

Beet pulp can cause Choke which means the pulp gets stuck in the lower part of the throat pass the opening connecting the wind pipe to the esophagus. Do talk with your vet

[@Kergilliack6]

Make sure you soak for at least 24 hours!

[@erin_enfield501]

That's not how it works, beet pulp expands when coming in contact with water. As long as you soak it in water overnight your horse will be fine

[@OTTBs4me]

bull@#$% vetchecks don't require affordance! they are costless! you just have to ask the track vet to examine your horse rather than calling in your own fancy shmancy vet. at least most of the tracks I know of which cover most of America...

[@mandibeilstein5742]

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