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OTTB on Tap

Niamh O"Connell and Emily Kocubinski

OTTB on Tap is a podcast focused on all aspects of Off Track Thoroughbreds. Hosted by Emily Kocubinski and Niamh O"Connell, the podcast explores the care, retraining, and experiences of OTTBs after their racing careers. The show features special series like the "RRP Trainer Chronicles," highlighting trainers preparing horses for the Retired Racehorse Project, and "OTTB Underdogs," sharing stories of horses overcoming the odds.

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Ep 27: "Ready for Trouble" Riding OTTBs with Lucinda...

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2024/06/18

It only takes a moment of meeting Merrilyn Ratliff and listening to her sing the praises of her OTTB, Koda Bear, to realize how strong their partnership is. We had the great fortune of watching Merrilyn and Koda Bear while auditing the Lucinda Green clinic at Loch Moy Farm, home of the Maryland Horse Trials on April 29-30, 2024. In this episode, which is Part 1 of 2 of our clinic coverage, we’ll recap Merrilyn’s past and present experiences riding with the six-time Badminton winner, 1982 World

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Ep 26: OTTB Transformations: Hard Work Equals Success...

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2024/06/11

*** The full episode starts at the 3:55 mark, we were having such a great recap of Devon Arena Eventing before we started and wanted to share it with everyone!***In 2017, Kirsten Schuitema accompanied a friend who wanted to try a couple of OTTBs that our hosts, Emily and Niamh, had sourced from the track and had been bringing along. Little did Kirsten know that she would meet her future upper level partner, One Sly Fox, or “Tango” as he is known in the barn, that day. Back then, Tango was owned by

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Ep 25: Uncovering those 'Diamond in the Rough' OTTBs...

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2024/06/04

Join us for another installment of our OTTB on Tap - Retired Racehorse collaboration! In this episode, we chat with Virginia-based trainer, Chelsey O’Brien, about her 2024 RRP Makeover horse, Unbeknownst to Me, or “UBie” as he is known in the barn. UBie raced 15 times and earned a little over $71,000 as a racehorse. He’s owned and sponsored for the RRP Makeover by Pastured Place, a 501(c)(3) providing retirement, rehabilitation, retraining, and rehoming to Thoroughbreds.In this episode, Chelsey

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Ep. 24: OTTB Training as a Team: Julianne & Ashley...

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2024/05/28

Can an amateur rider with a full time job still have time to train a fresh off the track OTTB?Julianne Pangal certainly can, and does, as her own website, OTTB Makeover, demonstrates. For the 2024 RRP Makeover, Julianne has teamed up with longtime friend, Ashley Olin, to train and compete her horse, Brooklawn. Both Julianne and Ashley have versatile backgrounds in foxhunting, hunter/jumpers, and eventing, and are taking a unique approach to decide what “Rye” will compete in at the Makeover. Learn

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Ep 23: 4 of our Favorite OTTBs, Vol 1

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2024/05/21

Take a trip down memory lane with Niamh and Emily as we discuss 4 memorable OTTBs from our past. We discuss Thoroughbred pedigrees, conformation, temperament, and more, along with the horses’ back stories, why we chose them, and what made them special to us. Maybe even a couple were “the one that got away” to us!Included in this episode are:Kiwi Gal, a 2009 chestnut TB mare by Stormello out of Mikey’s Gal, by Montbrook. She had 13 starts, 2 wins, and about $59k earnings.Bridge of Flowers, a 2013 by

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Ep 22: Thoroughbred Round Up!

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2024/05/14

Join us to catch up with Niamh and Emily about OTTBs in the big events this spring: Kentucky and Badminton. They also chat about the Kentucky Derby, William Fox-Pitt's retirement, and a sneak peek into our upcoming episode about riding OTTBs in a Lucinda Green clinic. Finally, they recap about the OTTB on Tap - Retired Racehorse Project trainers: Annika, Lauren, Julianne, and Chelsey. Supporting links to horse/riders discussed:Rachel Lawson and High TideJoe Meyer and HarbinMeghan O’Donohue and Palm

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Ep 21: Lauren Garrett-Bond’s Holistic Approach to...

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2024/05/07

Join us for another installment of our OTTB on Tap - Retired Racehorse collaboration! In this episode, we chat with Lauren Garrett-Bond about her OTTB mare, Tizbit. Lauren grew up down the street from Pimlico Racetrack in Maryland and would watch the horses work on the track daily. Her love of Thoroughbreds never diminished, and now she is retraining her mare for the ‘24 RRP Makeover this October. With a Masters degree in behavior, Lauren brings us an intuitive and holistic approach to transitioning

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Ep 20 - First Steps with Annika: Restarting former...

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2024/04/30

Welcome to the first installment of our OTTB on Tap - Retired Racehorse Project collaboration! On today’s show, we have Annika Greaney-Stanger who has two OTTBs that she is retraining for the 2024 RRP Makeover in some varied disciplines including Ranch Work, Barrels, Trail and maybe some Western Dressage. Both horses are former broodmares and racehorses. Tizso Majestic, “Tessa” a 2013 mare (Majestic Warrior - Piazza Grande, by Hennessy and Egoli a 2016 mare (Quality Road - Somasach, by

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"Go Vinnie, Go!" Heather Gillette and 'The White...

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2024/04/23

Join us for Episode 19, where we chat candidly with Heather Gillette, 5-star event rider, graduate 'A' Pony Clubber from Spring Valley Hounds PC in NJ, USEF Licensed Eventing Dressage Judge and Technical Delegate, Co-Chairperson of the USEA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Co-Founder of Strides for Equality Equestrians.Not only is Heather a very experienced eventing competitor, as her career has spanned both the long- and short-formats of three day eventing, she just may be one of the

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Ep 18 - Scouting the Way: Niamh's Strategic Journey...

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2024/04/16

Have you ever wondered if there was a shortcut to saving up to buy your dream horse? Well... maybe there is no shortcut, other than winning the lottery. But, you can buy and sell a series of horses in order to build enough capital to make that big purchase. In this episode, Scouting the Way: Niamh's Strategic Journey to Fund Her Dream Horse, our co-host, Niamh shares her path to eventually buying her dream horse.Since winning the lottery didn’t happen, Niamh strategically purchased a series of nice,

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Ep 17 - OTTB on Tap Clinic Recap: Riding OTTBs with...

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2024/04/09

William Fox-Pitt needs no introduction to Eventing fans: The British 3-Day Event Rider’s many awards include multiple Olympic, World Equestrian Games, and European Championship medals. In 2011, he became the first rider to win five different five-star events, having won the Burghley Horse Trials a record six times, Rolex Kentucky three times, Pau twice, the Badminton Horse Trials twice, and the Luhmühlen Horse Trials once. A serious fall in 2015 left him in a coma for two weeks, but he came back to

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Ep. 16: Eventing Long Format on an OTTB, Part 3:...

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2024/04/02

In today’s episode, we continue with Part 3 of Emily’s story as she tells it to co-host Niamh about training and competing her OTTB, Alexander, up to the Advanced level of eventing. While still a Young Rider, she rode him at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event in 1999. We’ll talk about the highs and lows of competing at the highest levels of eventing while also being a working student, competing on limited funds, and what it’s like to gallop on that hallowed Kentucky bluegrass. How did their first

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Ep 15: Eventing Long Format on an OTTB, Part 2: The...

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2024/03/26

Welcome back to OTTB on Tap, where we uncork the stories of off-the-track Thoroughbreds and the adventures they share with their devoted riders and trainers. In today's episode, we continue on the saga of Emily and her beloved OTTB partner, Alexander.Step back into the late 1990s and join Emily as she sets her sights on the advanced level of eventing, and in this episode, moves up with the challenges and triumphs to the intermediate level.From the pristine grounds of Essex Three-Day Event to the

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RRP Trainer Chronicles: Where the Journey to...

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2024/03/12

Episode 14 of OTTB on Tap is out now, and we're thrilled to introduce our latest series: "OTTB on Tap: RRP Trainer Chronicles – Where the Journey to Greatness Begins."In this episode, we're diving into the world of the Retired Racehorse Project Makeover 2024! Get ready to meet our four exceptional OTTB trainers: Annika Greaney-Stanger, Julianne Pangal, Chelsey O'Brien, and Lauren Garrett-Bond. Each trainer brings their unique expertise to the table as they prepare their OTTBs for the ultimate

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Ep. 13: What's a price tag? The value of buying an...

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2024/02/27

What's in a price? Let’s talk about the taboo topic of pricing an OTTB. Join us as we dive deep into the world of Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) and the often misunderstood practice of buying from resellers. Hosted by Niamh and Emily from OTTB on Tap, this episode features a candid conversation with Jessica Redman, founder of Benchmark Sporthorses, as we dissect the intricacies of determining the fair market value of OTTBs.***spoiler alert, Niamh also gets to fulfill her long-held dream of

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Ep.12 -- Go Slow To Go Fast: Unlocking The Power of...

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2024/02/13

Join us on this episode of OTTB on Tap as we delve into the world of post-track transitions with Alisa Pitt from ALP Equine, an equine bodyworker specializing in Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs).In this insightful interview, Alisa shares her expertise on guiding OTTBs through their crucial first year off the racetrack. We explore the importance of evaluating an OTTB's needs right upon arrival, focusing on essential aspects such as overall comfort, hoof care, emotional well-being, dental care, gut

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Ep. 11 -- My First OTTB: All the Mistakes I Made...

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2024/02/06

Description: Join Emily and special guest Niamh in Episode 11 as they delve into the highs and lows of Niamh's first OTTB ownership experience with Riley. From the excitement of acquiring a horse to the challenges faced during their first year together, Niamh opens up about the mistakes she made and the valuable lessons learned. Emily, who played a pivotal role in Riley's journey, shares insights into the retraining process and the eventual parting ways with this special OTTB. Tune in for a candid

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Ep. 10 -- OTTB Aftercare Spotlight: After The Races

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2024/01/30

In this week's episode, we chat with Bonnie McRae, founder of 501(c)3 non-profit organization After The Races, a rehabilitation and rehoming program in Elkton, MD. We get to know Bonnie and her fascinating background, we learn about how and why she started After The Races, and get down to business discussing their current capital campaign to save their farm. They are currently at risk of losing the farm that they've called home for the last 6 years. We're excited to share the story of After The

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Ep.9 From Racetrack To Show Ring -- Using Exercise...

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2024/01/23

In this week's episode, We delve into the journey or Emily Daignault-Salvaggio, a former exercise rider at the track who transitioned into the world of showjumping. Discover how her experiences, including competing at the Retired Racehorse Project have uniquely shaped her perspective on buying horses. Gain insight into the intricacies of her selection process, as she draws from her track background to make informed decisions. Join us for an engaging discussion on the profound impact of Emily's

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Ep.8 --Assessments and First Rides, The Benchmark Way

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2024/01/16

In this week's episode, we sit down again with Jessica Redman of Benchmark Sporthorses to pick her brain about how evaluates and assesses horses upon arrival and her process for a successful first ride. She gives us a firsthand behind-the-scenes look at her operation and shares some industry tips and tricks for setting your OTTB up for success.

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