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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Despite Ups and Downs, Anything is Possible

I know for those of you that have been following along as we prepare for this year’s Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover, it may not seem like it, but I am normally a planner. Don’t get me wrong, I love a spontaneous adventure or horse show as much as anyone, but when it comes to the horses and the business, I always have a plan. But that’s the thing with horses, sometimes they have other plans ... and sometimes those plans mean changing all of yours.

Maverick, OTTB, Jordan Sigmon, dressage, eventing, cross country, competition, Thoroughbred Makeover, ex-racehorse, retired racehorse, training, equestrian, XC, ABR

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Maverick Overcomes Adversity to Excel in Training

We left off last time having a bit of a rough day, but with a plan to put that in the rearview mirror and move forward. Thankfully that is exactly what has happened. Since having that little mishap at Meadowlake I elected to move Maverick to my trainer’s farm, and while it means a lot more driving for me he has absolutely flourished there.

Thoroughbred Makeover, Gray Magician, Imposing Ruler, training, eventing, dressage, hunter, jumper, hurdle, schooling, marketplace, aftercare, OTTB, retired racehorse, ex-racehorse, ABR

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: October Plans Set for Gray Magician and Imposing Ruler

The countdown to the Thoroughbred Makeover is officially on, and with it comes all the excitement, nerves, and hard work that go into preparing not just one, but two special horses for the big stage. Gray Magician and Imposing Ruler are the stars of my journey, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the direction each of them is taking.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Success Story, Tracy Yates, Including All, Beautiful Bridge, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: ‘A Beauty with a Clue,’ a Tale of Two Thoroughbreds

After Tracy Yates’ middle-aged Quarter-Horse was diagnosed with a hoof disease, her veterinarian suggested she explore the Hope After Racing Thoroughbreds (HART) program in search of a sound riding horse. That advice led her to Including All — now affectionately known as “Clue.”

Yates was matched with Clue through the guidance of Robin Sprafka, program director for Hope After Racing Thoroughbreds. Clue had three screws in one of his knees and could not jump or perform strenuous riding activities.

Salesman, OTTB, ex-racehorse, retired racehorse, eventing, competition, Thoroughbred Makeover, Kristina Hobbs, training, aftercare, ABR

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Salesman Is a True ‘Heart Horse’

A lot of times when people talk about Thoroughbreds in sport “the heart” is what is referenced as their biggest and greatest qualities: the heart to step up and give their riders everything within them to win. But while we as humans tend to focus all on the winning, what we sometimes miss is what their hearts give to us.

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