The Retired Racehorse Challenge (RRP) introduced at the moment that Churchill Downs Integrated (CDI) has returned because the title sponsor of the 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion. This title is awarded to the horse chosen by a panel of judges as having the best stage of coaching on the Thoroughbred Makeover and Nationwide Symposium, offered by Thoroughbred Charities of America, going down October 9-12 on the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. The Thoroughbred Makeover is the banner occasion of the RRP, a non-profit group devoted to growing demand for Thoroughbreds past racing.
“Churchill Downs Integrated is devoted to the well being, security and welfare of our equine athletes,” stated Cathy Shircliff, Director of Equine Business Relations at CDI. “These thoroughbreds have thrilled and impressed followers on our racetracks for years and it’s an honor to help the Thoroughbred Makeover that gives a platform for them to do the identical factor off the racetrack, highlighting their versatility, athleticism and intelligence for a brand new viewers and doubtlessly a brand new profession.”
The Thoroughbred Makeover Champion is chosen from a pool consisting of all ten self-discipline champions on the Thoroughbred Makeover Finale, together with the sports activities of barrel racing, aggressive path, dressage, eventing, discipline hunter, polo, ranch work, present hunter, present jumper, and freestyle (a free-form self-discipline showcasing expertise of the coach’s selecting). The Thoroughbred Makeover Champion is awarded a trophy cooler in addition to a $10,000 money prize, a part of the over $100,000 awarded on the largest retraining competitors for recently-retired racehorses.
“The continued impression of the Retired Racehorse Challenge relies on racing establishments similar to Churchill Downs Integrated and their recognition that profitable aftercare is a multi-faceted challenge,” stated Kirsten Inexperienced, RRP govt director. “The RRP is deeply grateful to CDI for a few years of significant help and partnership.”
The Thoroughbred Makeover is produced by the RRP and meant to encourage extra equestrians to become involved with the Thoroughbred breed, supporting the RRP’s mission to extend demand for Thoroughbreds past racing. Along with producing the Thoroughbred Makeover, the RRP offers extra companies for the organizations and professionals that transition ex-racehorses to second careers, in addition to ample academic supplies and alternatives to empower equestrians to achieve success with the breed.
To study extra in regards to the upcoming Thoroughbred Makeover and the work of the Retired Racehorse Challenge, please go to TheRRP.org.
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