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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.

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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!

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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Trouble with Trailering and a Visit to the State Fair

Training a Thoroughbred can feel like a dance with one step forward and two steps back. The process draws you closer as partners, but you need to work through the stumbles. Trailering has been our biggest challenge.

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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: A Break for Bronn Before Final Preparations

The countdown is on! It’s amazing to think we are just a bit over a month away from the Makeover. I’ve spent so much time reflecting on my journey with Bronn in the last couple of blogs, but now things are starting to feel real… maybe a little too real!

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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Foxhunting for Beginners

A lot has happened in the past month, as Funnee and I continue to plug away at our training and prepare for the Thoroughbred Makeover. All of this year’s Makeover trainers were required to lock in their discipline choices in early August. For those unfamiliar with the competition, all trainers are able to choose a primary discipline to focus on with their horses. Riders may add a second discipline if they so choose.

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