Posted 2017-08-21 10:30 PM Subject: OTTB- how many of you competing on one
Mrs. BigWig
Posts: 1868 Location: chasing kids and animals
Just out of curiosity how many of you are competing off OTTB?? i had one in the past thst i trained but she was not tall and lanky more QH looking. I am in the process of possibly getting another track reject as a project and possible barrel horse prospect..
Thanks in advance
Posted 2017-08-22 9:32 AM Subject: RE: OTTB- how many of you competing on one
A Somebody to Everybody
Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas
Theres alot of people that have horses off the track, no big deal just have the one your looking at vetted and go from there, all the ones I have bought some were awesome and a few not so awesome. I live where there are plenty and know trainers so it was easy picking.
Posted 2017-08-22 2:01 PM Subject: RE: OTTB- how many of you competing on one
Expert
Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX
If you have a reputable trainer you can buy from I say go for it. Just keep in mind these horses were started very early and some may have lasting damage to their joints as a result. Just be aware that some may need extra joint support and may be prone to injury after coming off the track. (Some, Not all. Every horse is different.) I used to run many off the track when I was younger and I always put them on a supplement for their joints. I took them for injections quite often as well. Most developed arthritis in their later years. I prefer ones that have never been on the track to try and avoid early joint problems, but it's all personal preference really. If my budget allowed me too, I may take another off the track, but it's just feasable right now. To me they are extra to upkeep. But again, each horse is different and the ones I had may not have been the norm.
OTTB- how many of you competing on one
