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Thoroughbred Makeover, Gray Magician, Imposing Ruler, training, eventing, dressage, hunter, jumper, hurdle, schooling, marketplace, aftercare, OTTB, retired racehorse, ex-racehorse, ABR

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: October Plans Set for Gray Magician and Imposing Ruler

The countdown to the Thoroughbred Makeover is officially on, and with it comes all the excitement, nerves, and hard work that go into preparing not just one, but two special horses for the big stage. Gray Magician and Imposing Ruler are the stars of my journey, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the direction each of them is taking.

Salesman, OTTB, ex-racehorse, retired racehorse, eventing, competition, Thoroughbred Makeover, Kristina Hobbs, training, aftercare, ABR

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Salesman Is a True ‘Heart Horse’

A lot of times when people talk about Thoroughbreds in sport “the heart” is what is referenced as their biggest and greatest qualities: the heart to step up and give their riders everything within them to win. But while we as humans tend to focus all on the winning, what we sometimes miss is what their hearts give to us.

Teddy Spaghetti, OTTB, ex-racehorse, retired racehorse, Thoroughbred Makeover, competition, jumping, hunter, jumper, New Jersey, Thoroughbred Spectacular, Patriotic Party, retraining, schooling, trainer, ABR

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Summer Fun and New Experiences for Teddy Spaghetti

There’s fifty-one days left until the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover. Fifty-one days to finish showcasing Team Teddy Spaghetti’s retraining efforts and set him up in the best possible way for success. So, what has he been up to? Since we last checked in, Teddy has had a few more off-property schooling trips, a lot more trail rides and summer fun with his kids and even went to his first away horse show.

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, OTTB, Thoroughbred, retired racehorse, aftercare, training, M G Junior, gelding, CANTER, Michigan, retraining, ABR

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Love at First Sight for Junior and Mary

Mary’s love for horses began in childhood, where she spent her time riding and showing horses in 4-H. The idea of owning a horse again stayed with her as she grew older. As an adult, she took up riding lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying, “With the extra free time, I figured it was the perfect time and started my search.”

OTTB, Thoroughbred Makeover, ex-racehorse, Salesman, Richard Mandella, Audra Mandella, training, temperament, aftercare, breeding, personality, ABR

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Perspectives on Salesman’s Cool, Calm Personality

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, even when something new may have surprised him, he was reasonable about it all. Salesman was easy for his grooms which added to his popularity in the barn. He had no shortage of fans, especially if they were packing peppermints!

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