What does it take to successfully transition an OTTB from the track to a second career? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashley Taylor, an equine sports medicine veterinarian, owner of Twin Ponds Farm and co-owner of Sports Medicine Associates of Chester County. With a passion for rehabilitation, injury prevention, and optimizing equine performance, Dr. Taylor has built a career focused on keeping sport horses sound and helping OTTBs recover, strengthen, and excel in new disciplines.

Her journey began in Topsfield, MA, where she grew up competing in eventing and participating in United States Pony Club activities before earning her veterinary degree from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After an intensive equine internship, she relocated to Pennsylvania and eventually became co-owner of Sports Medicine Associates of Chester County, a leading equine sports medicine practice. In 2019, she founded Twin Ponds Farm, a state-of-the-art equine rehabilitation and fitness center designed to provide top-tier care for sport horses and OTTBs alike.

At Twin Ponds Farm, horses benefit from advanced therapies like:

• Cold saltwater treadmill therapy for conditioning, strength, and post-injury rehab
• Cold saltwater spa treatments to reduce inflammation and aid tendon and ligament recovery 🔆
• Infrared solariums to enhance circulation, improve muscle function, and boost Vitamin D
• Shockwave and regenerative laser therapy for deep tissue healing and faster injury recovery
• Eurociser and dry treadmill training to improve fitness, flexibility, and stamina

In Part 1, we discuss common OTTB injuries, their natural resilience, and the rehabilitation techniques that help them recover and perform at their best. Whether you're retraining an off-track Thoroughbred or simply want to keep your sport horse feeling great, this episode is full of expert insights!

🎧 Don’t miss Part 2, where we dive into the often-debated topic of PPEs!

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