After attending the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar in California, Kristen Kovatch reaffirms her love for horse racing while considering the sport’s role in the larger horse world.
Have a Jockey Club-registered Thoroughbred but don’t show? The Thoroughbred Incentive Program’s Recreational Riding Program was designed for riders just like you!
These Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover candidates are looking more than ready, in our opinion. Ready for what? We have no idea, but we love it.
With time ticking away before the Thoroughbred Makeover in October, we’re pausing to catch our breath this month so our spotlight trainers can reflect on their progress so far.
Our spotlight Retired Racehorse Project trainers don’t just have training challenges to work with — they need to find the best diet for their OTTBs too! Here’s the inside (feed) scoop from the second half of our spotlight trainers.
Our featured Retired Racehorse Project trainers are back with a new report — each trainer looks at the conformation of their horse as well as describes their mindset heading into training!
Our featured Retired Racehorse Project trainers are back with a new report — each trainer looks at the conformation of their horse as well as describes their mindset heading into training!
We’re following the journey of ten Retired Racehorse Project competitors on their journey to retrain an off-track Thoroughbred in preparation for the Thoroughbred Makeover! First, let’s meet some of our horsemen.
When former jockey Jacklyn Wyatt used to exercise “Jobber Bill,” she loved to tease his trainer about letting her take him home to be her show horse. Four years later, that dream has finally come true.
She did it!! Valerie Ashker rode coast-to-coast, completing her 3,500-mile trek this past weekend aboard her trusty OTTB. Meagan DeLisle caught up with Valerie to get her closing thoughts on this incredible journey.
When horse shopping turned into buying and retraining a green OTTB, Meagan DeLisle had no idea just what sort of journey she was in for — but she’s learning every step of the way!
Valerie Ashker’s incredible coast-to-coast ride to raise awareness of off-track Thoroughbreds most recently finds her in Cincinnati, Ohio. Eventing Nation’s Samantha Clark caught up with Valerie for a full day.
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program proudly celebrates its young horse owners who are dedicated to the off-track Thoroughbred. Meet August’s selected T.I.P. Youth Ambassador!
