Meghan McNamara
The countdown is on! It’s amazing to think we are just a bit over a month away from the Makeover. I’ve spent so much time reflecting on my journey with Bronn in the last couple of blogs, but now...
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Posted September 5th, 2023 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Always Grateful for the Little Things
It’s the little things....
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Posted August 7th, 2023 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Learning New Disciplines and a Special Trip with Bronn
Coming off a slow May, June was jam-packed for me and Bronn. This is about the time I usually feel the pressure of the Makeover, but having competed a few times, I try to keep things in perspective...
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Posted July 3rd, 2023 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Blown Away by Bronn’s Professionalism and Confidence
The journey of getting to the Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover this year has been as unpredictable as the Colorado weather has apparently decided to be. As it was set, May was on...
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Posted June 5th, 2023 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Cross Country Schooling, Building Trust with Bronn
“Let’s go, girls!” Shania’s voice rang out as Pied and I came to a stop, running into the indoor at the Kentucky Horse Park during our Freestyle routine at the 2021 Mega-Makeover. This was a...
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Posted May 1st, 2023 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Eye-Opening Training Experiences with Bronn
When Bronn first came to me, over a year ago at this point, he was truly the epitome of what a racehorse should be. Sleek, strong, powerful, sound… When he walked off that trailer, I remember...
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Posted April 3rd, 2023 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Back for 2023 with ‘Bold, Brave, and Professional’ Bronn
I’m so thrilled to be back on this journey with America’s Best Racing, striving for this year’s Thoroughbred Makeover with my gelding Bronn. I last blogged for ABR in 2021, as I was bringing along...
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Posted March 6th, 2023 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Making Memories While Full-Steam Ahead With Pied
The countdown begins …
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Posted September 13th, 2021 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: More Training and Acing a New Task
We are coming down to the wire! The Makeover is quickly approaching and I’m beginning to feel the pressure and excitement of all we have been working for.
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Posted August 10th, 2021 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Highs and Lows With Pied, But Living a Dream
To be honest, I had a lot of hesitation sitting down to write this blog post. After our experience at the horse show, I felt that I had nothing new to report. And up until a week ago, I was...
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Posted July 13th, 2021 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Turning Heads at the Reining Show
Those three little words: “She’s a Thoroughbred.”
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Posted June 15th, 2021 ·
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Grace, Eagerness to Learn Make Pied Strong Student
With taking the leap to apply to the Thoroughbred Makeover, I knew I would be committing to a journey that would not only challenge me in the short term, but have a long lasting impact on my horse...
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Posted May 10th, 2021 ·