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Fox Hunting is a complex and demanding sport, requiring a horse with bravery and composure amid the excitement. When Michelle Stephen Seigel was searching for her next Fox Hunting prospect, Kiss Him Goodbye seemed like the perfect match. Aware that most off-track Thoroughbreds come with their own set of challenges, Michelle, as a therapist, was well-prepared and equipped with the tools to help him thrive in this new role.

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) will host the 2024 T.I.P. Championships at Stable View in Aiken, S.C., which will be held Oct. 24-27 after its postponement due to Hurricane Helene.

The show welcomes hunter, jumper, English pleasure, dressage, combined test, Western pleasure, ranch riding, competitive trail, and in-hand competition.

“This has been a life-changing experience for my daughter and has shaped her in more ways beyond just in the saddle,” said Sara Anderson.

Anderson and her 11-year-old daughter, Anna Huard, were searching for a horse that could become a long-term equine partner and compete in the 2018 Retired Racehorse Project's Thoroughbred Makeover.

Moab was donated to The University of Findlay (UF) in the spring of 2023 by Godolphin, one of the world’s leading Thoroughbred breeding and racing operations. Godolphin, also a proud supporter of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, is profoundly invested in the aftercare of Thoroughbreds. For years, Godolphin has supported UF's breaking and retraining program by donating horses, highlighting their commitment to Thoroughbred aftercare.

Misty’s Blue Knight, a 2000 gray Thoroughbred gelding, was abandoned in a field in Maryland. Thankfully, Animal Control rescued him and brought him to Brook Hill Retirement Center For Horses in Forest, Va. Brook Hill  is a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization that specializes in rehabilitation, retraining, adoption, equine-assisted therapy, and sanctuary for Thoroughbreds. It is also certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH).

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