The Jockey Club List of Resources and Programs to Responsibly Retire Your Off Track Thoroughbred
Lindsay Ward • July 16, 2025
A smooth transition into a second career for OTTBs after their racing or breeding careers is paramount
If you’re looking to responsibly retire your Thoroughbred, The Jockey Club provides a list of resources and programs to help you do so.
A smooth transition into a second career for OTTBs after their racing or breeding careers is paramount. Thoroughbreds are a versatile breed and are in high demand as sport horses, equine-based therapy horses, police horses, and more.
Ensuring this multiskilled breed continues to thrive on and off the track helps ensure their safety and wellbeing and it improves the integrity of our sport. For more information, please visit bit.ly/tjctbcareers.
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