
Erin O’Keefe
Every year when we gear up for the Breeders’ Cup, I always enjoy examining the pedigrees of the contenders. From the blue bloods destined for greatness from birth, to the discount stallions out of...
Aftercare
Posted November 10th, 2020 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: A Look Back and a Love Story
Maintaining Magoo’s eligibility for the 2021 Thoroughbred Makeover through the fall is turning out to be a little harder than I had expected — we cannot go over 15 retraining rides prior to Dec. 1....
Aftercare
Posted October 20th, 2020 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Embracing the Unexpected
If the last six months have taught me anything, it’s to embrace the unexpected, to avoid becoming too attached to plans, and to continually alter my course, finding joy within the chaos. As you are...
Aftercare
Posted September 28th, 2020 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Making Progress
As you read through this month’s update, there are two ways to look at things. One way is that, several months into my Makeover journey, I have spent a lot of time with several top vets and may...
Aftercare
Posted June 22nd, 2020 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Staying Positive in the Face of Challenges
Staying positive throughout everything happening in the world can be difficult. When your horses decide they want to be BFFs with the team at Hagyard, it can be even harder. This has been another...
Aftercare
Posted May 18th, 2020 ·