
Kristina Hobbs
One of Salesman’s best qualities is his temperament. In Richard Mandella’s racing barn, Salesman was always calm, cool and collected. He was never one to be temperamental or overly sensitive and,...
Aftercare
Posted July 30th, 2025 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Salesman ‘Calm, Cool and Collected’ in Training
It’s three and a half months until the Makeover, but who’s counting, right? Ha! But in all seriousness, this year of preparation and training with Salesman has just flown by. And writing these...
Aftercare
Posted June 24th, 2025 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Salesman Shows Talent in Horse Trials
I cannot believe I am already sitting down to write our May update for you all! What a busy month it has been. Salesman has been traveling all over and seeing different environments, learning more...
Aftercare
Posted May 27th, 2025 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Turning a Corner in Training with Salesman
As we approach May, I cannot believe that we are already five months away from the Thoroughbred Makeover in October and halfway through our training period. Overwhelming as that may seem, I feel so...
Aftercare
Posted April 29th, 2025 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Salesman Moves from Mandella Family to Texas for New Career
As I pulled out of the Kentucky Horse Park last October after another successful Thoroughbred Makeover – ending in third place with Prince Loki in eventing – I looked over at my husband and swore I...
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Posted April 1st, 2025 ·