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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.

Amy Luyster, Holy Moses, Secretariat Center, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Holy Moses, the Horse Who Changed Everything

Born in February 2010, Holy Moses arrived at the Secretariat Center in 2015 following a respectable racing career that included 19 starts, four wins, and total earnings of $48,934 between 2013 and 2015.

Teddy Spaghetti, OTTB, ex-racehorse, retired racehorse, Thoroughbred Makeover, competition, jumping, hunter, jumper, New Jersey, Thoroughbred Spectacular, Patriotic Party, retraining, schooling, trainer, ABR

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Summer Fun and New Experiences for Teddy Spaghetti

There’s fifty-one days left until the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover. Fifty-one days to finish showcasing Team Teddy Spaghetti’s retraining efforts and set him up in the best possible way for success. So, what has he been up to? Since we last checked in, Teddy has had a few more off-property schooling trips, a lot more trail rides and summer fun with his kids and even went to his first away horse show.

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