OTTB Training Diaries Episodes

We’re back with another OTTB Training Diaries update following Niamh’s journey retraining her off-track Thoroughbred, Go Green (Oscar), for the 2025 Retired Racehorse Project Makeover. In this sneak peek of our April recap, we talk about the ups and downs of bringing along a sensitive young Thoroughbred—starting with Niamh’s creative fundraiser for the RRP, some minor training setbacks, and the realities of managing an OTTB’s conditioning, saddle fit, and emotional development in the early mo...

In this March recap from the OTTB Training Diaries, Niamh gets honest about a clinic experience with a big-name trainer that didn’t quite live up to the hype. But that wasn’t the only unexpected moment—this episode also dives into a revealing session with an animal communicator, a training ride with fresh perspective, and Oscar’s continued progress under saddle and in his mind. Plus, Niamh and Emily answer your Ask Us Anything questions on everything from barn routines to OTTB shopping advice. ...

February was full of big moments for Oscar—some great, some… a little dramatic. From tackling group lessons and finally settling on a saddle to his first canter and a confidence-boosting obstacle course challenge, his progress was anything but boring! In this episode, we’re sharing a sneak peek of our full OTTB Training Diaries – February Recap exclusively for OTTB on Tap Insiders. Want to hear how Oscar handled his first canter? What about the biggest lesson breakthrough that changed the gam...

Join us for the first installment of our OTTB Training Diaries series, where we follow the journey of Go Green (aka Oscar) as he transitions from the racetrack to his new career. In this episode, co-host Emily interviews Niamh about Oscar’s December progress, featuring key milestones, training insights, and personality quirks. From mastering groundwork and lunging to navigating cross-ties and tackling off-property adventures, Niamh shares the strategies she’s using to set Oscar up for success...