thoroughbreds - Retired Racehorse Project

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 FOR ALL! 
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ALL! 
PRESENTED BY
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program &
Retired Racehorse Project
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 5:30PM- 9PM
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WEST WIND FARM
4787 HALEY RD, LEXINGTON KY 40516
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614.989.3926
Sponsors
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Wild Aire Farm
Wild Aire Farm is a private
Thoroughbred horse farm in Lexington,
Kentucky dedicated to breeding
thoroughbred horses for race and
sport, their aftercare, rehabilitation
and analysis for future endeavors.
Wild Aire implements a "whole horse"
approach to rehabilitative conditioning
and restorative healing for the equine
athlete with Class IV Laser therapy,
acupuncture, chiropractic and nutrition
complementing traditional veterinary and farrier support. Veterinarian
referral for all breeds and disciplines.
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
Program was founded in 1992. New
Vocations has become the largest racehorse
adoption program in the country and has
facilities in: Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan,
and Pennsylvania. The program’s mission
is to: rehab, retrain, and rehome retired
racehorses. In 2013 the program took in over 400 retired
racehorses. Working directly with owners and trainers, who need
aftercare for horses leaving the track, the program currently
receives horses from more than 30 racetracks. New Vocations
has a sound adoption system that is proven to move a large
number of horses in a relatively short period of time. The
program focuses on adoption rather than retirement, believing
that each horse deserves to have an individual home and
purpose. www.newvocations.org
Proceeds to
Event
Benefit
Retired
Project
AmWest Entertainment LLC
AmWest Entertainment's mission is to
provide a source of enhanced wagering
into U.S. track pools through offering
U.S. and international players the most
advanced online wagering system
and tools available in the horse racing
industry. AmWest is an avid supporter of the post-racing care and
retraining of our sport’s precious equine athletes. It is a commitment
made with an enthusiastic spirit from all of us involved with AmWest.
www.amwestentertainment.com
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RRP works to facilitate placement of Thoroughbred exracehorses in second careers by increasing demand for them
in the marketplace and inspiring an army of equestrians to
provide the training that secures their futures. RRP offers online
directories, educational resources, and public events. Its popular
Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium at Pimlico last
fall will be expanded on the first weekend of October this year
and include a Thoroughbred Marketplace and America's Most
Wanted Thoroughbred Contest.
www.retiredracehorseproject.org.
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Schedule
Food and drinks will be available throughout the evening. We will allow
45 minutes for everyone to arrive prior to starting the first session.
6:15 Welcome and Recognition of 2014 Rolex Riders
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program will honor this year's
Rolex Riders on Thoroughbreds
6:30 In-Hand Presentation and Evaluation of New
Vocations Prospects
Linda Zang, Boyd Marting, Lynn Symansky and Jenn Roytz will
evaluate a group of recent New Vocations arrivals and discuss their
qualities as sport horse prospects.
7:00 Under Saddle Evaluation of New Vocations
Prospects
Linda Zang and Boyd Martin as coaches with Daniel Clasing and Lara
Knight as riders
7:30-8:45 Demonstrations
Nuno Santos on Ken's Kitten with coaching and commentary by Linda
Zang
Cathy Wieschhoff and Morgan Garrett's Action Now
Rosie Napravnik and Sugar
Lynn Symansky and Donner
Join us at North American Racing Academy on
Sunday!
Join Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron and his North American
Racing Academy students at the Thoroughbred Training Center
for a behind the scenes tour of life at the track. The tour will
include visiting the backside barn area with Chris McCarron,
demonstrations from NARA students both on and off the
track, and an open discussion on Thoroughbreds and track life.
Doughnuts will be included. The tour starts at 9am on Sunday,
tickets are $10.
Sunday
5:30 Dinner and Cash Bar Open
NARA Jockey School Tour
About NARA
NARA is the first professional jockey school in the United States.
It teaches students the fundamentals of professional race riding and horse care with courses in nutrition, fitness, finance,
communication, rules of racing, and technology. Located at the
Thoroughbred Training Center and The Kentucky Horse Park in
Lexington, NARA has partnered with Bluegrass Community &
Technical College to offer an associate degree and certificate
programs in Equine Studies.
Address:
Thoroughbred Training Center, 8 miles from the Hose Park
3380 Paris Pike
Lexington, Kentucky 40511
Tour starts at Barn 30
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Presenters
&
Riders
Boyd Martin
Boyd Martin made a name for himself
at the four star level of eventing in
Australia on Thoroughbreds long before
relocating to the United States. He
brought two ex-racehorses named Ying
Yang Yo and Neville Bardos when he
showed up here and the rest is history.
Those horses made Boyd an American
sensation, and his dual citizenship
allowed him to represent the United States at both the World
Equestrian Games and the Olympics. He had reluctantly declined
an invitation to participate in Thoroughbreds For All when his
plan was to ride four horses at Rolex, but after breaking his leg a
few weeks ago he generously volunteered his services to honor
the horses he so reveres.
Linda Zang
Linda Zang is best known as America's
most respected international dressage
judge and a veteran of the 1980
Alternate Olympics. Her work as a
clinician and instructor, however, have
gained her a loyal following both in the
dressage world and in eventing where
she has instructed many of our top
riders. Linda's passion for Thoroughbreds comes not only from
working with them in her sport, but also from her involvement
with racing through her deceased husband, Thoroughbred trainer
Jim Lewis.
Lynn Symansky
Lynn Symansky and her Thoroughbred
ex-racehorse Donner (Smart Gorky as a
Maryland racehorse) helped the United
States win gold at the 2011 Pan American
Games, placed fifth at last year's Rolex
CCI****, and are on the short list to
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represent the United States at this summer's World Equestrian Games.
Donner is not entered at Rolex this year but has the honor of performing
the test dressage ride at the start of the competition. Thoroughbred exracehorses made Lynn's career and she is proud to be proving to the world
that they are still top contenders on the international stage of her sport.
Jen Roytz
Jen Roytz is freelance writer and communications
professional in the horse industry. She writes the
weekly columns "OTTB Showcase," which features
off-track Thoroughbreds and how they transitioned
from racetrack life to their second careers, for
the Paulick Report and "Hero of the Horse,"
which highlights people in the Thoroughbred and
sport horse industries who are working on behalf of retired racehorses,
for the Horse Collaborative. Jen was previously the marketing and
communications director and aftercare coordinator for Three Chimneys
Farm and director of public relations for Cornett-IMS, a Lexington-based
advertising firm. Jen sits on the board of the Make A Wish Foundation's
Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana chapter, as well as the Thoroughbred
Aftercare Alliance's advisory board. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio riding
hunter/jumpers before falling in love with the racing industry and making
the move to Kentucky to attend college and ride at the racetrack in the
mornings. She owns and rides Point of Impact, who retired from racing at
the age of eight, and can still be found on the backs of racehorses some
mornings, as her schedule allows.
Daniel Clasing
Daniel Clasing of White Hall, MD. Daniel
scorched around the Rolex CCI**** cross country
course last year on his Anglo-Arabian Houston
clean and inside the time the day after riding
at Thoroughbreds For All. He intends to do the
same this year. Daniel was one of 26 trainers
featured in the 2013 RRTP Thoroughbred
Makeover and National Symposium. His blogs and videos can be read at
retiredracehorseproject.org. Daniel trains out of his Yardley Hill Farm,
starts lots of horses for racing every year, and has put in many hours as an
exercise rider at Laurel Park. He has galloped for both Michael Matz and
Tom Voss and trains in eventing with Phillip Dutton.
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Lara Knight
Lara Borson Knight of Whites Creek, TN.
Lara was the head trainer for Makers Mark
Secretariat Center in 2011 and 2012 where
she oversaw the re-training of all of their
new arrivals from racing. She recently moved
her OTTB Shooby Do to advanced level in
eventing and trains out of Canterway Farm.
Lara was one of 26 trainers in the RRTP Thoroughbred Makeover
last year and not only taught her horse to do great flatwork and jump
but also did a magnificent vaulting demonstration with him on the
homestretch of Pimlico Race Course. See her training blogs and videos
at retiredracehorseproject.org.
Rosie Napravnik
Jockey Rosie Napravnik is one of the
nation’s best, competing in the male
dominated sport of Thoroughbred
racing.
The 25-year-old phenom followed
up a record-breaking 2012 campaign
by making history in 2013 - becoming the first female jockey ever to
contest all three jewels of the Triple Crown. She teamed up with
the colt Mylute to finish fifth in the Kentucky Derby, then third in the
Preakness Stakes. Following those narrow misses, Napravnik rode
the Todd Pletcher trained filly Unlimited Budget to a sixth-place
finish in the Belmont Stakes. Rosie was the first woman ever to win
the Kentucky Oaks with Believe You Can in 2012, she won the 2012
Breeders' Cup Juvenile with Shanghai Bobby. Rosie will be riding
Vicar's In Trouble in the KY Derby (won LA Derby). Rosie grew up
riding all disciplines, including eventing, under the tutalege of her
mother, Cindy. Rosie will be appearing with her OTTB Sugar, who she
rode in races and now rides in her free time for fun. Sugar also work as
a track pony for Rosie's husband Joe Sharp.
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Cathy Wieschhoff
Cathy Wieschhoff is a local hero. From her
Carriage Station Farm in Lexington, Kentucky she
keeps a schedule that would make most people
dizzy and has so for over twenty years in this
business. She teaches, she trains, she competes
all over the country and sometimes the world
through the CCI**** level, and she still manages to lead the Mid-South
Eventing and Dressage Association and serve on countless boards
and committees. Cathy also participated in the RRTP Thoroughbred
Makeover last year, with her New Vocations horse, Amie.
Nuno Santos
Nuno knows how it feels to retire from racing
and start a career in dressage and eventing.
He has done it himself. Nuno was assistant
trainer to Bobby Frankel for eight years and
galloped Fusaichi Pegasus, Azeri, Ghostzapper,
and Ginger Punch. Two years ago he left racing
and now trains Thoroughbreds for dressage,
eventing, and showing and teaches riders how to get along with their
ex-racehorses. Nuno operates Santos Sporthorses out of Loblolly
Farm in Hampstead, MD. He participated in the RRTP Thoroughbred
Makeover with his lovely horse Thane, and also performed with Ken's
Kitten for an on-track dressage demonstration.
Nuno would like to thank Ramsey Farm, owners of 2013 Top North
American sire Kitten’s Joy, for sponsoring the appearance of Ken’s
Kitten at Thoroughbreds For All Kentucky.
Steuart Pittman
Steuart Pittman trains horses and riders
out of his Dodon Farm Training Center in
Davidsonville, Maryland, is the founder and
president of the Retired Racehorse Training
Project, and is president of the Maryland Horse
Council. Like many of his peers in the world
of eventing, Steuart became a professional by buying, training, and
selling Thoroughbreds that he acquired from mid-Atlantic tracks. After
8
decades of work with all breeds of horses, Steuart returned to his roots
with Thoroughbreds in 2009 by creating the Retired Racehorse Training
Project as an educational effort to increase demand for ex-racehorses
in the sport and recreational riding worlds.
Anna Ford
Anna Ford a graduate of Ohio State University
is the Program Director of New Vocations
Racehorse Adoption Program. A daughter
of a fifth generation trainer, she is a World
Champion Equestrian, has studied and instructed
internationally and is Masters Certified through
the Certified Horsemen’s Association. In 2008, Ford published the
book Beyond the Track; Retraining the Thoroughbred From Racehorse
to Riding Horse, receiving the American Horse Publications Award
and nomination to the Dr. Tony Ryan book awards. Ford sits on the
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Board and is a member of the NTRA’s
Aftercare Committee.
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The
Rolex Thoroughbred Riders
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program
along with Thoroughbreds For All will recognize and
award the following Rolex riders for competing on a
Thoroughbred during this year's event. We hope you
will join us in cheering them on at Rolex 2014!
Pinney/Rider
Horse
Racing name/Starts
(if different)
39/Lainey Ashker (USA)
25/James Alliston (GBR)
21/Emily Beshear (USA)
35/Kate Chadderton (USA)
Anthony Patch
Parker
Here's to You
Collection Pass
Pinney/Rider
53/Rachel Jurgens (USA)
Expedience
Ziggy
22/Meghan O'Donoghue (USA) Pirate
34/Sarah Cousins (USA)
Tsunami III
Tsu Tsu Ro/24
40/Jane Byyny (USA)
Inmidair
Unraced
14/Kyle Carter (CAN)
Madison Park
Magic Retribution/11
17/Michael Pollard (USA)
Mensa G
Same/40
51/Lindsey Oaks (USA)
Enchantez
Unraced
57/Dana Widstrand (USA)
Relentless Pursuit
Super Rover/3
29/Colleen Rutledge (USA)
Shiraz
Bold and Burley/14
74/Libby Head (USA)
Sir Rockstar
Sir Rock/16
Petite Flower
Unregistered
Gin & Juice
Unregistered
Alex's Castledream/10
Eastside Park/15
Supplize/3
Same/6
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Aye Promenade/2
Ziggy's Berry Boy/2
Pirate's Gold/10
30/Katie Frei (USA)
Houdini
Rocky Times/5
52/Jessica Phoenix (CAN)
Exponential
War Buckaroo/44
26/Rachel McDonough (CAN) Irish Rhythm
Racing name/Starts
(if different)
1/Buck Davidson (USA)
47/Kaitlin Spurlock (USA)
Horse
28/Hawley Bennett-Awad
(CAN)
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Daniel Alexander/43
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New
Vocations
Horses
Thoroughbreds for adoption from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
Program. More information including videos and weblinks can be seen at www.
NewVocations.org. Contact New Vocations directly for more information.
New Vocations
4787 Haley Rd
Lexington, KY
(859) 913-7191 or melissa@horseadoption.com
1 Almighty Prince
2010, 16H Bay gelding by Henrythenavigator
Prince is a new arrival and is returning to
work slowly from a tendon injury. He is
still being evaluated under saddle. He is
quite playful outside and loves talking to
his friends. Contact Melissa at Melissa@
horseadoption.com
Price: TBD
2 Daring Spirit
2008, 16.2H Bay gelding by Lost Soldier
Daring Spirit came to us 4/4 and has been
quite the theatrical performer and often
prefers to carry his tail in the air. He is a
busy body and brave, always wanting to
explore. He does not have any apparent
injuries. Contact Melissa at Melissa@
horseadoption.com
Price: TBD
3 Dave in Dixie
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2007, 16.3 1/2 H DK bay gelding by Dixie Union
Dave is a dude and is all “boy”. He is a
solid ride, beautiful mover, and very brave.
He loves to roughhouse with the boys,
often seen cantering circles around his
friends to stir up some fun. He is a mama’s
boy and can make his mischievous face
look so sweet in an effort to garner treats.
Contact Melissa at Melissa@horseadoption.com
Price: $2,000
4 Excess Liquidity
2009, 16.2H Chestnut gelding by Malibu Moon
Liquidity is pretty and he knows it. He has no
apparent injuries and unlimited talent but is
figuring out how to focus all of it. When he
does focus, he shows moments of brilliance.
Contact Melissa at Melissa@horseadoption.
com
Price: $1,500
5 Flat Out Aces
2010, 16.2H Bay gelding by Flatter
Aces has a natural hunter-type frame and
movement. He is a straightforward ride with
a mellow personality. Aces is suitable for
mid-level jumping careers as well as flatwork
disciplines. Contact Melissa at Melissa@
horseadoption.com
Price: $800
6 Gameday News
2009, 16.2H Chestnut gelding by Corinthian
RGameday came to us from Old Friends because
this big flashy guy was just sitting there begging
for a job. He is bold and brave in his pasture but
looks to his rider for confidence under saddle.
He will be suitable for flatwork pursuits. Contact
Melissa at Melissa@horseadoption.com
Price: $500
7 New York Latte
2007, 15.3H Bay mare by Cappuchino
Latte is a sweet girl with a lovable personality. She is kind to ride and will always try
her best. She will be suitable for flatwork
and low level jumping. Contact Melissa at
Melissa@horseadoption.com
Price: $400
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8 Pulpit Spirit
2011, 15.3 1/2H Bay gelding by Pulpit
Pulpit Spirit came to us 4/7 and is still under
evaluation. He has been easy going and had
no trouble acclimating to his new surroundings
so far. He does not have any apparent injuries.
Contact Melissa at
Melissa@horseadoption.com
Price: TBD
9 Rein King
2007, 16.1H Bay gelding by Roman Ruler
Rein King is a sensitive soul who prefers a
gentle, patient hand. He has started over fences
and has proven very honest and conscientious
with his feet. He really enjoys jumping and is
suitable for all levels of jumping as well as flatwork disciplines. Contact Melissa at Melissa@
horseadoption.com
Price: $700
10 Sweet Potato
2010, 15.3H Bay filly by Pulpit
Sweet Potato is sweet like her name, with a touch
of sassy. She bonds to her people and is very
loyal to them. She learns easily and is suitable
for all disciplines. Contact Melissa at Melissa@
horseadoption.com
Price: TBD
11 Team Lazarus
2010, 16.3H Bay gelding by Elusive Quality
Lazarus is a low-key guy who seems to not
be bothered by anything. He is easy to ride,
a “yes ma’am” type of boy. He should be suitable for any discipline. Contact Melissa at
Melissa@horseadoption.com
Price: $800
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12 Tru Brahms
2009, 16.1H Bay mare
Brahms is an all-around good girl. She is workman like under saddle and very reliable. She
is the type of horse you could trust to ride
through the mountains of Wyoming. She does
not have any apparent injuries and is suitable
for all disciplines. Contact Melissa at Melissa@
horseadoption.com
Price: $700
13 War Glory
2010, 15.3H Bay gelding by War Pass
Glory is full of personality. He has just started
his training and is still under evaluation, but
so far seems to be a fun ride. He is smart and
confident. He should be suitable for flatwork disciplines and low level jumping. Contact Melissa
at Melissa@horseadoption.com
Price: TBD
14 Whats The Record
2008, 16.2H DK Bay gelding by El Corredor
Record is wise beyond his years. He is a quiet
leader in the field and an honest horse to ride.
He has a nice uphill build and graceful stride for
dressage. He is suitable for flatwork disciplines.
Contact Melissa at Melissa@horseadoption.
com
Price: $500
15 Wit and Win
2010, 16H Bay gelding by Forestry
Wit is a fun youngster and an attentive student. He has a natural frame and balance. He
is a joy to work with and is suitable for jumping
as well as flatwork. Contact Melissa at Melissa@horseadoption.com
Price: $700
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