S2 E3: OTTB on Tap Evaluates Vol 2! Pedigree, Conformation, Suitability: Looking Ready, C Two & Ruby Bleu
Episode description
In this exciting second volume of OTTB on Tap Evaluates, Niamh and Emily review three listener-submitted OTTBs, diving deep into their Thoroughbred pedigrees, evaluating their conformation, and speculating on their suitability for equestrian disciplines like eventing, show jumping, and dressage. Whether you're curious about how specific Thoroughbred bloodlines translate into success in sport horse careers or want to learn how conformation affects a horse’s performance, this episode is packed with insights for anyone passionate about off-track Thoroughbreds.
Featured OTTBs in this episode include:
- Looking Ready, a gelding by More Than Ready with a pedigree rich in versatility and durability.
- C Two, a mare with Mid-Atlantic racing roots, showcasing lines from Medaglia d’Oro and Two Punch.
- Ruby Bleu, a remarkable war horse with 100 starts and lineage that includes Bernardini and Sadler’s Wells.
Emily and Niamh offer their takes on the strengths, challenges, and potential of each horse for competitive riding disciplines. Plus, they share how the horses’ racing careers and pedigrees influence their future in the sport horse world.
Be sure to visit ottbontap.com to see the conformation photos and pedigrees of the horses featured in this episode. While you’re there, find out how to submit your own OTTB for a future evaluation.