Retired Racehorse Training Project’s 100 Day Thoroughbred Challenge: Time to VOTE!

On December 1, 2012, four horses (including one former Eclipse Champion) representing four Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred farms embarked on the Retired Racehorse Training Project’s (RRTP) 100 Day Thoroughbred Challenge at Dodon Farm Training Center in Davidsonville, MD. Fans had the opportunity to see the horses in person at the Maryland Horse World Expo in January and can also see them at the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo the following month. At the end of their 100-day training period, the horses will be judged on conformation, movement, jumping ability, and trainability by guest riders, judges, and online fans. As the Thoroughbred Challenge unfolds, Sarah Andrew will chronicle the horses’ progress. Please enjoy part 7 of this series. 

The Pennsylvania Horse World Expo is underway. The RRTP horses shipped from their home base at Dodon Farm in Maryland and are now in Harrisburg, PA. On Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you have opportunities to see the horses in person- you can view the schedule of events here: http://www.horseworldexpo.com/PAmain.shtml  

At the Expo, three judges will evaluate the horses and cast their votes for the horses with the most potential in a variety of disciplines. The judges are Nick Karazissis, Bev Strauss, and Donnan Jones. 

In addition to the judges' votes, the horses' scores will include public votes, which is where YOU come in... it's time to cast your vote. You can register and vote here: http://retiredracehorsetraining.org/

Before you do, please be sure to evaluate the videos for each of the horses. 

Declan's Moon:

The Pons Family at the Maryland Horse World Expo

Gunport

Suave Jazz

Alluring Punch

 

I'll see you in Harrisburg!

- Sarah Andrew