The road to the Thoroughbred Makeover is one of the most versatile experiences you can be a part of simply because there are not right or wrong ways to prepare. Goldie and I have been really changing our course of action day to day to continue to adapt to the changes with Goldie’s mind and body. However, in reality we ensure that with each change the goal is always the same, which is to have fun.
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TAA Joins Pacific Classic Day At Del Mar
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for Pacific Classic Day Saturday, Sept. 2. They will be honored with a named race on the card and, following the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a TAA-branded blanket sponsored by Fenwick Equestrian and a TAA swag bag.
“We are thrilled to partner with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and enhance the Pacific Classic Day experience for our guests,” said Josh Rubinstein, President, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. “By merging the thrill of top-notch racing with a spotlight on accredited aftercare throughout the day, our goal is to craft a genuinely unforgettable experience for both dedicated racing enthusiasts and newcomers alike.”
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Rancho Temescal Welcomes Non-Profit Fresh Start Sport Horses Retraining Program
Rancho Temescal, a leading Thoroughbred farm in Southern California, has opened the gates of its 6,000-acre property to house incoming tenant Fresh Start Sport Horses, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that retrains racehorses for alternative careers under the direction of founder and head trainer Cassandra Andersson. The move to relocate all Fresh Start horses and equipment from the group's former, five-acre leased facility in Agua Dulce is expected to be completed by Sept. 1, 2023.
“We are honored to welcome Fresh Start Sport Horses to our farm,” said Rancho Temescal President Tim Cohen. “My family has long operated under the philosophy of always care–not just after care–for our athletes. This exciting addition of Fresh Start and its wonderful retraining program will allow us to continue that commitment on a much more fundamental and meaningful level.”
Over the past seven years, approximately 50 horses campaigned by Red Baron's or owned by Rancho Temescal clients have been rehomed through the Fresh Start program.
These graduates range in status from $1,384,604-earner Itsinthepost (Fr) and $397,140-earner Si Sage (Fr), each of whom carried Red Baron's silks to multiple graded stakes victories, to the non-winners Fi Fi's Wild Heart and Endearing Suances, whose combined career earnings on the racetrack were just over $1,000.
“It is so rewarding to see our former racehorses thrive in their new careers, no matter how much talent they displayed on the track,” Cohen said. “So, when we learned recently that Fresh Start was considering closing their facilities due to a lack of resources, Red Baron's Barn jumped at the opportunity to provide significant funding and housing so Cassandra and her crew can continue their important work here at Rancho Temescal.”
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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.
