S2 E19: Mo’ OTTBs, No Problems: Teen Founder Builds Trotty By Nature from the Ground Up
Apr 10, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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Episode description
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.
In this episode, we chat about:
- How Kimber founded Trotty By Nature as a teen
- Their unique approach to OTTB retraining in Montana’s rugged climate
- Training philosophies, adoption tips, and advice for buying horses directly off the track
- And yes, the incredible tradition of naming their OTTBs after iconic hip-hop artists
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.
Check out their work and adoptable horses at trottybynature.org.
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