by Niamh O'Connell and Emily Kocubinski
<p>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.</p>
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April 17, 2025
<p>Three plain brown wrappers. Three pedigrees packed with power. In this sneak peek of Volume 6, we introduce this month’s lineup of listener-submitted OTTBs—Fifty Pesos, Slew’s Resurrection, and Artie’s Cryptonite—and tease what makes each one stand out from the crowd. Plus, we read reactions from the owners featured in Volume 5.</p><p>To hear our full evaluation—including deep dives into pedigree, conformation, temperament trends, and second-career suitability—head to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ottbontap.supercast.com">ottbontap.supercast.com</a> and subscribe.</p>
April 10, 2025
<p>At just 14 years old, Kimber Houston is already making a name for herself in the world of Thoroughbred aftercare. Alongside her mom, Tanya, she runs Trotty By Nature—a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to retraining and rehoming Off-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) with passion, purpose, and a serious love for 90s and 2000s hip-hop.</p><p>In this episode, we chat about:</p><ul><li>How Kimber founded Trotty By Nature as a teen</li><li>Their unique approach to OTTB retraining in Montana’s rugged climate</li><li>Training philosophies, adoption tips, and advice for buying horses directly off the track</li><li>And yes, the incredible tradition of naming their OTTBs after iconic hip-hop artists</li></ul><p>Their current lineup includes names like Loupac Shakur ("Lou"), Notorious B.I.G. ("Biggie"), Snoop Horse, Neight Dogg, LL Cool Neigh, Mare E.J. Blige, Ne-Yo, and Left Ear Lopes ("Uno")—each one bringing a whole lot of personality to the program.</p><p>Check out their work and adoptable horses at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://trottybynature.org/">trottybynature.org</a>.</p>
April 3, 2025
<p>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.</p><p>🎧 Want more? Join the OTTB on Tap Insiders Tier at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ottbontap.supercast.com">ottbontap.supercast.com</a> or click the Membership tab on our website to unlock this full episode and all our bonus content.</p>
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