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What Do I Do With My Off-Track Thoroughbred? Find Out On Facebook Live!

There is a myriad of opinions about what to do with an off-the-track Thoroughbred (OTTB). Get answers now and understand what your next steps should be. Laura Kelland-May is excited to have Raina Paucar, retired professional jockey and ex-racehorse enthusiast, as a featured guest on Equestrian Skill Builders live March 27th, 9:30 a.m. Eastern to help you with your “next steps.”

Buying an OTTB is an economical option for some people. “But,” Kelland-May says, “there are some things you should know before you buy. That's why I've asked our guest Raina Paucar to join us and give insight into that special OTTB purchase.”

One topic to be discussed is considerations before the horse is purchased. Paucar will also share some behavior and conditioning insight as well as exercises that can be included in the horse's rehabilitation program.

The Equestrian Skill Builders live broadcast was developed by Kelland-May to be a resource for horse owners and riders. It can be found on The Equestrian Skill Builders Facebook page and on Kelland-May's YouTube Channel. “Interviewing equestrian professionals who can help all riders and horse owners is my goal,” says Kelland-May.

Raina Marie Paucar is a lifelong equestrian, retired professional jockey and ex-racehorse enthusiast. She is certified in equine massage, PEMF, Kinesio Tape and has experience as an equine vet assistant. In addition to the “hands on” part of her business, she works as a product and business developer, bringing new animal products to market that benefit health and well-being.

Equestrian Skill Builders LIVE is a live broadcast and viewers are encouraged to ask questions and comment on the information being discussed. This week will cover:

Adopting or purchasing an OTTB? What to consider to avoid disappointment
How to develop a successful program for your OTTB
Dynamic mobilization exercises you can include in your rehab program
Q & A session

“I am looking forward to having Raina Paucar as a special guest this week. Her depth of knowledge and understanding of horses, and in particular the Thoroughbred horse, and exercises she will share will shed some light onto what to do when you get that OTTB home and in your stable.”

Equestrian Skill Builders Live is on Facebook and YouTube. If you miss the live broadcast, Kelland-May says, “not to worry, you can catch the replay, but I encourage you to join us live.”

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Breeders’ Cup, Facebook’s Oculus To Produce Virtual Reality Broadcast Of World Championships

The Breeders' Cup, one of Thoroughbred racing's most prestigious international events, today announces a collaboration with Facebook's Oculus, a leading virtual reality (VR) platform, to produce a VR broadcast of the 2020 Breeders' Cup World Championships. Available through Venues, the social viewing app that allows for accessible and immersive live viewings of events such as sports, concerts and comedy, fans will be presented with a unique opportunity to virtually experience the World Championships, set to take place at picturesque Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky. on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7.

By tapping into state-of-the-art technology, the unique VR broadcast will transport fans into an arena-like experience on the Oculus Quest platform. To receive notifications on the newest viewing details, fans can subscribe to the Oculus event pages for Future Stars Friday here and Championship Saturday here.

“With fans not allowed to attend this year's World Championships, Venues presented the perfect opportunity to create a truly immersive live experience that they can enjoy from the comfort of their living rooms,” said Justin McDonald, Breeders' Cup Senior Vice President, Marketing. “This broadcast completely reinvigorates the remote viewing experience and brings fans closer to the World Championships than ever before. We're excited about the potential that this technology holds and hope that our fans find it as captivating as we do.”

The collaboration with Oculus is a testament to Breeders' Cup's steadfast commitment to creating cutting-edge digital offerings that engage fans in new and innovative ways. In addition to the VR broadcast, Breeders' Cup will utilize a record-breaking 80 cameras on-site at the 2020 event to give viewers endless opportunity to watch the races in the manner of their choosing, including the all-new Contender Cam offering 14 individual live streams of the horses in each race; two Jockey Cams which provide first-person views of the races from the perspectives of participating jockeys; and a high-speed BatCam capable of reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour to record the fast-moving action around the racetrack.

The 2020 Breeders' Cup World Championships will air live on NBC and NBCSN on Nov. 6 and 7. To learn more about this year's event, please visit BreedersCup.com/2020.

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Social Media Assists In Equine Adoptions Amid Pandemic

Social media has been a game-changer for animal adoptions of all kinds; it allows organizations to reach more people for less cost than traditional print or radio campaigns. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced people into their homes, many with more idle time than usual, they became a captive audience spending more time on social media, a fact that wasn't lost on New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, the nation's oldest and largest racehorse rehoming program.

Anna Ford, Thoroughbred Program Director at New Vocations in Lexington, KY, spoke to the ASPCA about how the program uses social media to help their horses find homes. In April and May, New Vocations adopted out 163 horses into new homes—an astounding number in and of itself, but adding a pandemic to the mix makes that number even more impressive.

Anna credits adding in daily Facebook Live “meet-and-greets” with adoptable horses and the lowering of adoption fees to assisting in moving so many horses. The videos were then shared on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter, with an exponential growth in viewership.

New Vocations tailors its content to each platform; on Twitter the program focuses mainly on the racing industry, and Facebook, YouTube and Instagram are where potential adopters generally look for horses. The Facebook Live sessions have been extremely well received; potential adopters feel they get to “know” the horses a bit more than what we post online in their biographies.

The program plans to continue the Facebook Live sessions even after businesses reopen across the country.