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Bonus adoptable horse of the week (aka, Kristen gets to choose one that she likes on the New Vocations Racehorse Adoptio...
03/01/2025

Bonus adoptable horse of the week (aka, Kristen gets to choose one that she likes on the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program page...)

They call him TIMMY!

We loved getting insight from Secretariat Center's Caroline Tatum on how their adoption process works! Matching horses a...
02/01/2025

We loved getting insight from Secretariat Center's Caroline Tatum on how their adoption process works! Matching horses and adopters can be challenging, but it's rewarding to make good pairings and set both horse and adopter up for success. Listen in to Episode 142 now if you haven't already!

Thinking of trying the Makeover this year with a former broodmare? Here's some cool news from our friends at the Retired...
01/01/2025

Thinking of trying the Makeover this year with a former broodmare? Here's some cool news from our friends at the Retired Racehorse Project!

Did you know... thanks to a grant from ASPCA, prize money for the Former Broodmare division at the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover has been increased to $14,000?

Applications are open for drafting now for the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover: log in at https://bit.ly/40e4NU4 to get started.

Amanda Tucker had some great advice for helping the new retiree settle in on our most recent episode! If you got a new T...
31/12/2024

Amanda Tucker had some great advice for helping the new retiree settle in on our most recent episode! If you got a new Thoroughbred or Standardbred for the holidays, don't miss this conversation in the New Vocations segment of Episode 142: in addition to this recommendation, Amanda had a lot of tips and ideas for making the most of this settling-in time.

We’re taking a moment to look BACK at 2024: what did you achieve this year that you’re particularly proud of? What were ...
30/12/2024

We’re taking a moment to look BACK at 2024: what did you achieve this year that you’re particularly proud of? What were some of the greatest things you learned this year?

Our most recent adoptable horse of the week, Conniption Fit, is still available! New year, new horse, we think it just m...
27/12/2024

Our most recent adoptable horse of the week, Conniption Fit, is still available! New year, new horse, we think it just makes sense. Get your adoption application in for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program!

Merry Christmas! Here's a present from Kristen and Joy to all of you: episode 142 is in your feeds now. We have a fun ch...
25/12/2024

Merry Christmas! Here's a present from Kristen and Joy to all of you: episode 142 is in your feeds now. We have a fun chat with Caroline Tatum at Secretariat Center, get some tips on settling in your new horse from Amanda at New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program (just in time for anyone getting a new pony under the tree!), and meet the Adoptable Horse of the Week.

Listen now in your favorite podcast player, and rate, review and share!

24/12/2024

Our friends at Retired Racehorse Project take such a unique approach to Thoroughbred aftercare, focusing on increasing demand for the breed. Take a look at this video that dives deeper into their work in education and service!

What are YOUR holiday horse traditions? For Kristen, it’s going riding with all of her friends when they come home for C...
23/12/2024

What are YOUR holiday horse traditions?

For Kristen, it’s going riding with all of her friends when they come home for Christmas! Kristen and Chloe took out Jobber and Wes today and had a lovely (spicy) trot through the snow.

Looking to make a holiday donation this year? Consider our friends at New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program!
20/12/2024

Looking to make a holiday donation this year? Consider our friends at New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program!

Support the next BIG chapter of a retired racehorse's story. Your year-end donation will allow New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program to provide essential veterinary care, farrier services, retraining, and more to the growing number of horses in need of our services. 🙏 With your help, we can reach our $200,000 fundraising goal to kick off the New Year on the right hoof! In 2024 alone, New Vocations has served over 600 retired Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses, setting them up for success in new careers beyond racing.

👉 Donate: https://newvocations.org/donate_detail/40

📖 JUST SO by Triple Crown winner, Justify, was placed with New Vocations to find a new career after his connections realized racing wasn't his calling. He was quickly adopted by Cari who shares she knew the moment she saw him, that this was "her horse". The duo competed in the 2024 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover this year in barrel racing!

💖 "Thank you for bringing this angel into my life," says Cari.

👉 To make your year-end donation, click here: https://newvocations.org/donate_detail/40

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Very cool opportunity for the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover from our friends at the Retired Racehorse Project and ASPCA Rig...
19/12/2024

Very cool opportunity for the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover from our friends at the Retired Racehorse Project and ASPCA Right Horse!

Scholarship funds are available for up to 50 eligible horses competing in the 2025 competition.

... send help, it's snowing again.
18/12/2024

... send help, it's snowing again.

Happy training tip Tuesday!While we've discussed a lot on how to put good foundational flatwork on your Standardbred to ...
17/12/2024

Happy training tip Tuesday!

While we've discussed a lot on how to put good foundational flatwork on your Standardbred to develop him for different disciplines, there are many reasons to encourage the pacing Standardbred to keep pacing. We asked Bridget Heasley for some tips on how to ask for and maintain a pace in the Standardbred -- listen in to Episode 141 for the full segment!

MONDAY THOUGHTS: if your horse had a theme song, what would it be?
16/12/2024

MONDAY THOUGHTS: if your horse had a theme song, what would it be?

Don't miss our featured adoptable horse the week: a New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program graduate seeking a new situ...
13/12/2024

Don't miss our featured adoptable horse the week: a New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program graduate seeking a new situation! We loved meeting Danga Russ in episode 141.

Happy Thursday! Have you listened to Episode 141 yet? We loved catching up with the trainer of 2024 Thoroughbred Makeove...
12/12/2024

Happy Thursday! Have you listened to Episode 141 yet? We loved catching up with the trainer of 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion Big Fame, Angela Carmitchel! You can hear the love in Angela's voice for this special mare and we were excited to hear the backstory on how she and Big Fame came together, plus what's next for this team.

We've chatted with our expert trainers about this topic in our Training Tips segment, but this is a great longform artic...
11/12/2024

We've chatted with our expert trainers about this topic in our Training Tips segment, but this is a great longform article from our friends at Retired Racehorse Project about safe ways to tackle the first hack out of the arena with your retired racer! A lot of this information will be applicable to any breed.

Don't forget to check the RRP Education Library for the answers to your retired racehorse questions!

Professional Caitlan Brooks shares her tried-and-true tips for safely introducing hacks to the recently-retired racehorse.

NEW EPISODE!We get the inside scoop from 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion trainer Angela Carmitchel about her backsto...
10/12/2024

NEW EPISODE!

We get the inside scoop from 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion trainer Angela Carmitchel about her backstory with Big Fame -- you won't want to miss this heartwarming conversation!

Plus, we chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley about pacing Standardbreds, meet a new adoptable horse of the week, and share a listener Track to Triumph story.

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