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 "Retraining Goals" spotlights retired racehorses in second careers. In this recurring segment, we follow a different horse and rider combination in-training each month, gaining insight on their challenges + triumphs from meltdowns to ribbons along the way! This segment is presented by The Retired Racehorse Project.

  Whitmore is Makeover-bound! Laura is much more nervous about the RRP Makeover Competitive Trail division than she was about their first goal of leading the post parade on Whitmore Day at Oaklawn Park.

This new training goal will ask of Whitmore a precise obedience and acceptance of obstacles and situations that constantly change. For Whitmore, his emotions can get the best of him. Can Laura make him a safe horse to sit on in varying conditions? And then take it into the show ring in October at the RRP Makeover?

Find out how retraining is going, and learn about a couple of "firsts" that just recently happened in Whitmore's new retirement journey with his loving owner's Laura and Ron. 

Track their progress on Retraining Goals!

To read more about Whitmore’s beginnings and making of his championship career, read and watch the StreamHorseTV feature here.

 "Retraining Goals" spotlights retired racehorses in second careers. In this recurring segment, we follow a different horse and rider combination in-training each month, gaining insight on their challenges + triumphs from meltdowns to ribbons along the way! This segment is presented by The Retired Racehorse Project.

From sale reject, to problem child, to the unlikeliest of champions, Whitmore took his connections and fans on an illustrious journey, winning at the top level for a remarkable six years and capturing hearts through his final race in August 2021.  Whitmore was the toughest charge Laura Moquett had ever seen, but the patience of his humans paid off— Whitmore won $4.5 million on his way to winning a Breeders’ Cup sprint + Eclipse Sprint Champion 2020!

Now in his retraining, will he cooperate or will Laura be driven to her “Whit’s End”? 

The first goal is for Whitmore to lead the post parade for the inaugural Whitmore Stakes, a race formerly called the Hot Springs which he won four times, and which Oaklawn Park has renamed in his honor. Oaklawn will be celebrating Whitmore Day that day in hopes the fan favorite can be available for photo opps and a retirement party of sorts. Laura will have her work cut out for her getting him there!

So far he’s impressed her with his retention of basic training, but not without some double-barrel kicks and bucks along the way— or the middle finger as his team likes to call it.

Track their progress on Retraining Goals!

Learn more about Whitmore Day here.

To read more about Whitmore’s beginnings and making of his championship career, read and watch the StreamHorseTV feature here.

"Retraining Goals" spotlights retired racehorses in second careers. In this recurring segment, we follow a different horse and rider combination in-training each month, gaining insight on their challenges + triumphs from meltdowns to ribbons along the way! This segment is presented by The Retired Racehorse Project.

Jordan and Lanse walked away adorned in blue ribbons in the 2'9" Jumpers division at the TIP (Thoroughbred Incentive Program) Championships in Aiken, and Jordan was blown away by his professionalism in the ring.   

Find out what needs improvement for the pair to move up a level in the jumpers. Meanwhile, Jordan has been rehabbing a broken collarbone, while Barry comes off a short break.  

 Watch and see Lanse's blue ribbon performance! 

"Retraining Goals" spotlights retired racehorses in second careers. In this recurring segment, we follow a different horse and rider combination in-training each month, gaining insight on their challenges + triumphs from meltdowns to ribbons along the way! This segment is presented by The Retired Racehorse Project.

Happy 1 Year Anniversary Kaitlin and Charles! Kaitlin reflects on what she and her "Blame Baby" have learned in their first year together. Charles competes in his third show, moving up to the 2’ 6" hunters. Tune in to find out how they did in the show, and what exercises have helped Charles improve his balance between the jumps. Kaitlin gives her advice on how to get through the blood, sweat, and tears, especially when training isn’t going the way you want. How does Charles like his new life now that he’s a year in and how will he do in his next show this November? Find out on Retraining Goals! Special Thanks JK Video!

Watch us spotlight the Retraining Goals of retired racehorses in second careers. In this recurring segment, we follow a different horse and rider combination in-training each month, documenting their challenges + triumphs along the way! This series is presented by The Retired Racehorse Project.    

In our third segment, featured guest Author and Polo Champion Kareem Rosser shares his experience training, riding, and competing with OTTBs, especially his first horse Cholo. 

Then Kareem and Laura are joined by Kaitlin and her OTTB Charles, who she adopted through New Vocations in 2020.  Can they turn 4-year-old Charles into a show hunter? Watch to find out!

Watch us spotlight the Retraining Goals of retired racehorses in second careers. In this recurring segment, we follow a different horse and rider combination in-training each month, documenting their challenges + triumphs along the way! This series is presen by The Retired Racehorse Project.   

In our segment debut, learn how Debbie Roberts Loucks' famous father made his name starting racehorses and breaking records in the sales ring, and find out how our host Laura Kelland May has had success quickly retraining and selling her two OTTB's this Spring.