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6/26/2026

Descendants of Secretariat: How the Bloodline Lives On

More than fifty years after he won the Triple Crown, Secretariat is still everywhere in Thoroughbred racing, even though he is not always easy to spot in a pedigree. His descendants have shaped the modern breed so completely that in 2025 every horse in the Kentucky Derby field traced back to him. This is the…

6/23/2026

Horse Years to Human Years: How to Estimate Your Horse’s Age

How to convert horse years to human years. There is no official formula, but a simple rule of thumb plus a conversion chart shows roughly how old your horse is.

6/23/2026

Horse Lifespan: How Long Do Horses Live?

Horses live about 25 to 30 years on average, and many live longer with good care. A guide to horse lifespan by breed and type, life stages, and how to extend it.

6/23/2026

Old Horse Teeth: A Guide to Dental Care for Senior Horses

Old horse teeth change with age and affect eating and weight. Learn the signs of dental trouble, common conditions, and why seniors need more dental care, not less.

6/23/2026

Ageing Horses: How to Tell a Horse’s Age (and Care for an Older One)

How to estimate a horse's age from its teeth (cups, dental star, Galvayne's groove), plus the signs of aging and how to care for an older horse.

6/23/2026

How to Feed a Senior Horse: A Complete Caretaker’s Guide

A complete guide to feeding senior horses: how aging changes their needs, forage and senior feeds, body condition, common mistakes, and when to call your vet.

6/23/2026

What Is an OTTB? The Off-Track Thoroughbred Meaning, Explained

OTTB means Off-Track Thoroughbred: a registered Thoroughbred that raced or trained to race and now has a second career. The full OTTB meaning, explained.

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