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Thoroughbred Makeover, diary, Jordon Sigmon, Maverick, OTTB, cross country, eventing, show dressage, retired racehorse, ex-racehorse, Alltech, Kentucky Horse Park, trial, Jennie Brannigan, clinic, training, equestrian, ABR

Thoroughbred Aftercare Diary: First-Show Success for Maverick

I left off last time with a lot of anticipation of things to come with Maverick, and boy have they unfolded so well since my last installment.

We’ll start with the Jennie Brannigan clinic we did. I had kind of made the decision to do that sort of last minute, as my original plan had been to do a mini-trial at Meadowlake that weekend. But when I saw this opportunity, I felt like it would be way more beneficial for the both of us in the long run.

OTTB, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, success, training, retired racehorse, ex-racehorse, Loren Schubarg, Maverick, The Big Kahuna, gelding, eventing, test, Thoroughbred, ABR

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: The Big Kahuna’s Second Act

With only four career starts, The Big Kahuna retired from racing in early 2022 with $77,870 in earnings. Foaled in March 2017, the flashy bay gelding arrived at New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program in April of that year, ready for his next chapter. New Vocations is a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization that is dedicated to rehabilitating, retraining, and rehoming off-the-track Thoroughbreds.

Thoroughbred Makeover, diary, Lindsay Gilbert, Gray Magician, Imposing Ruler, OTTB, aftercare, show, competition, ex-racehorse, hunter, jumper, ABR

Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Foundational Work Pays Off With First-Show Success

June was a big month for the dynamic duo that is Gray Magician and Imposing Ruler. Both boys tackled their first horse show last month, which also happened to be Gray’s first time off property in my program. While taking things slow is a key component of my program for Thoroughbreds coming off the track, it can be hard to put on the metaphorical blinders and focus only on my mounts. After watching others tackle first shows earlier on in the year, I’ve been fighting thoughts of feeling behind.

She’s So Fly, Chloe Ras, After the Races, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, Sophie, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: She’s So Fly Found a Perfect Fit

She’s So Fly, now affectionately known as Sophie, was born in March 2020. After only racing once, Sophie was retired by her breeder in 2022. Sophie arrived at After the Races in December 2023, where she waited patiently for her perfect match to come along.

Chloe Ras, a former assistant manager at After the Races, stayed connected to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization and often browsed their website and Facebook page for potential horses.

Jenna Stockinger, Long Awaited Guest, Racehorse Reimagined, This Old Horse, America's Best Racing, horse racing, ABR

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Story: Long Awaited Guest Well Worth the Wait

After 15 years of leasing horses, Jenna Stockinger knew exactly what she was looking for in a horse of her own. She wanted a horse who was a kind, capable partner, and one that her sister could enjoy riding and showing, too. The search was slow and thoughtful, but none of the horses quite felt like the one.

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