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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Sometimes, it’s the Rider that Requires the Lay Up

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 Julianne Pangal and her RRP hopeful, Funnee, as they gear up for their maiden voyage to the Thoroughbred Makeover.

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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Building Trust Through New Experiences

Listening to the needs of our horses is one of the most important things we can do as owners, riders, and trainers. As humans, sometimes we get caught up in our ambitions and goals, but riding is a team sport and the needs of the horse have to be considered above our wants and desires.

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Cross Country Schooling, Building Trust with Bronn

“Let’s go, girls!” Shania’s voice rang out as Pied and I came to a stop, running into the indoor at the Kentucky Horse Park during our Freestyle routine at the 2021 Mega-Makeover. This was a targeted choice, as not only was Shania Twain’s CD one of the first I ever purchased, but if you are a millennial, there is a good chance she basically raised you. Let’s also not forget she is a fellow horse enthusiast! From “That Don’t Impress Me Much” to “Any Man of Mine,” the standards she taught us to hold were certainly the highest… who is Brad Pitt anyway? We’ll get back to this.

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Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program a Valuable Introduction to Horse Industry for Students

For anyone looking to take a first step toward a career in the world of racing, there’s a unique opportunity to do just that — but the window is closing with a rapidly approaching deadline of Friday, April 21. That’s the deadline to apply for a spot in the 2023 class of the Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program (MTCP).

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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Treating an Illness, Learning About Hoof Care

The retraining process with Dom has definitely been a learning experience! From the moment he stepped off the trailer, I swear I learn something new every day! One of the biggest lessons I have learned has been about lameness and hoof care.

I have owned horses my entire life, but our horses were relatively low maintenance when it came to their feet. All they needed were regular trims and getting their feet picked.

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