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Breaking and Training

       A Day at the Racetrack

       Race Day

       Researching the Horse’s History

       Planning Ahead

       CHAPTER 2 End of the Race: Now What?

       Reasons for Retirement

       Injury

       Competitive Decline

       Reproduction

       Retirement Options

       Becoming Breeding Stock

       Slaughter—The Grim Reality

       For Sale By Trainer: Finding a Horse at the Track

       The Adoption Option

       CHAPTER 3 Common Lameness and Health Issues

       Pre-Purchase Exams

       The Adopted OTTB

       The OTTB Purchased at the Track or at Auction

       Underlying Problems

       A Simple Soundness Evaluation

       General Impression

       Legs

       Feet

       Overall Body

       When to Get Help

       Injuries and Conditions Commonly Seen in OTTBs

       Bucked Shin

       Tendonitis (Bowed Tendon)

       Strained Suspensory Ligament

       Splint

       Osselets

       Sesamoid Fracture

       Knee Fracture

       Bone Chip (Knee or Fetlock)

       Curb

       Common Hoof Issues in OTTBs

       Bruises

       Abscesses

       Hoof Cracks

       Other Health Issues Coming Off the Track

       Dealing with Gastric Ulcers

       Getting Your OTTB Healthy and Sound

       Rest

       Shoeing

       Medication

       Cold Therapy/Hydrotherapy

       Shock Wave Therapy

       Surgery

       Alternative Therapies

       CHAPTER 4 The Transition to a New Lifestyle

       Planning Ahead

       Step 1: A Positive Trailering Experience

       Miles Traveled

       Vehicle Size

       Getting Him In, Getting Him Home

       Step 2: A Welcoming and Safe Environment

       Stall Preparation

       Initial Anxiety

       Step 3: A Good Quality Feeding Program

       Checking Body Condition

       Determining Feed Type and Amount

       Weighing Feed

       Hay Quality and Type

       Step 4: Confident Handling

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