Retired Racehorses

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Retired Racehorses: 7 Popular New Careers for OTTBs

When my grandson asked me what happens to our racehorses after they finish their racing careers, I realized that not everyone might know about their post-racing journey. As a racehorse owner, I’ve witnessed their transition from the racetrack to various fulfilling second careers. Post-retirement, racehorses frequently flourish in diverse careers like dressage, show jumping, polo, …

When Do Racehorses Retire? Plus 7 Things They Do After Racing

Retired racehorses are an excellent choice for equestrians of all levels and are extremely popular trail riding, dressage, and barrel racing horses. As such, I get asked all the time when a specific horse is going to retire from racing. In general, racehorses retire between eight and ten years old. However, it’s challenging to know …

About Horse Racing Sense

We began this website to share information and highlight the benefits of owning and riding horses. We have articles about horse racing, horse care, the lessons learned from owning horses, and much more.

Besides providing information for horse owners, we also provide exciting history and fascinating information about unique horse breeds.

About Miles Henry

Hi there! I'm Miles, the person behind this website. Born and raised in Louisiana, I've been around horses for as long as I can remember. From racing quarter horses and barrel horses to Thoroughbreds, I've owned them all.

Currently, I'm working with a team of seven horses, each at a different stage in their training. It's not just about racing for me, though. I grew up with horses as integral to our daily activities—working with cattle, trail riding, or even hunting.

Barrel racing was my first foray into the competitive world of horses, and it's been nearly 25 years since I leaped into the horse racing business. It's been an incredible journey, and through this website, I hope to share a bit of that with you.