S2 E19: Mo’ OTTBs, No Problems: Teen Founder Builds Trotty By Nature from the Ground Up

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.