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.
Tag: aftercare
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: How Much We’ve Accomplished, More Memories to Make
I frequently get asked by my friends and family about how Dom is doing and how he is coming along, and normally, throughout this process I have been able to give detailed answers and describe all of the things we have been working on and any of Dom’s silly antics. But this past month hasn’t been the same. I have been so busy with other aspects of my life that I haven’t had the time I was hoping to spend with Dom. So, I’ve done a lot of thinking about how far Dom and I have come since we started this journey together.
Secretariat Center To Hold Annual Fundraiser Oct. 14 At Godolphin’s Jonabell Farm
The Secretariat Center will hold its annual fundraising event, “Bluegrass Brunch and Bubbles” at Godolphin's Jonabell Farm in Lexington, Kentucky Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET, the organization said in a release Wednesday.
Bidding on everything from vacation packages and experience tickets to artwork, halters, saddles, sports memorabilia and more, will go live Oct. 1 and will close at Noon on the day of the event. All proceeds go toward supporting the Secretariat Center's mission of preparing off-track Thoroughbreds for post-track careers through rehabilitation and retraining.
“Support of events like this is key to raising community awareness and assisting Thoroughbred aftercare efforts,” said Shelley Mann, the Secretariat Center's Executive Director. “It is important for us to share with the community how these wonderful horses can be cared for and thrive after their racing career.”
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Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Always Grateful for the Little Things
It’s the little things. His tiny squeal when he is concerned. His lower lip hanging so low when he is relaxed or sleeping, you can land an airplane. His little hind leg cow kick when he is protesting or nervous. His whinny that is so high pitched when he is calling to his friends, you’d never believe it was coming from a 17-hand, 1500-pound gelding. His pricked ears and deep, thoughtful eyes when he is focused on you or ready for whatever is on hand.
