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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Gratitude After an Emotional Ride With Bronn

We did it! We made it to and through the Thoroughbred Makeover! Cheers to every single trainer, every single horse, the organizers and management, the fabulous vets, the volunteers, the spectators, the online supporters … EVERYONE who makes this event what it is.

It is known as the happiest horse show on earth, and our experience this year sure set that in stone for me! Since the inception of the Thoroughbred Makeover, I followed it from afar, dreaming that one day I would participate, but never knowing the impact it would have on my life.

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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Celebrating an Incredible Bond Formed with Dom

A few weeks ago, this was not what I thought I would be writing. I had hoped that I would be saying that Dom and I had made it to Kentucky and were excited to be competing at the Thoroughbred Makeover and achieving my dream of showing at the Kentucky Horse Park. But, unfortunately, that is not the case and Dom and I did not make the trip down to Kentucky.

Alison O'Dwyer, Knockemdown, Erin Halliwell, Kirsten Green

Knockemdown Wins Overall Champion at Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover

This past week in Lexington, Ky., the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover took place at the picturesque Kentucky Horse Park, where 403 racehorses competed in various disciplines, showcasing their versatility and readability. Some horses boasted graded accolades and earnings in the six figures for their careers, while others never reached the starting gate.

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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: A Rewarding Training Season, Ready for Competition

Here we are, less than a week from leaving for Kentucky for the 2023 Makeover. It’s amazing to think that this is the accumulation of almost two years of blood, sweat and tears. Both celebratory and dismal – but hey, this is horses!

Morgan Hayden, Goldie, Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Learning Together and Teaching Each Other

This year, America’s Best Racing and the Retired Racehorse Project will be sharing diaries from several trainers preparing for the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover competition, scheduled for Oct. 11-14 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Meet adult amateur rider Morgan Hayden and her RRP hopeful, Goldie, as they gear up for their maiden voyage to the Thoroughbred Makeover.

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