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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: A Final Goodbye

On the evening of Oct. 6, after viewing and acknowledging pictures of Real Grace in a paddock on a farm in Lexington, his racing trainer and my good friend, Shelley Brown, put down her phone for what ended up being the last time. Pictures and video sent the following day, heralding Grayson’s arrival at Kentucky Horse Park and his first adventures of that pivotal week, will forever remain unread.

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: From the Racetrack to the Fox Hunt

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.

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2024 T.I.P. Championships Set for Oct. 24-27 in Aiken, S.C.

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.

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Manhattan Striker Shines in Second Career

“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.

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Moab’s Journey to the 2023 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.

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