Hello 2025 Makeover Trainers and clinic participants! There are a few announcements and loose ends to tie up before we all hit the road. Please read this email in full. If you missed the Competitors’ Final Newsletter last week, read
Final Trainer Newsletter: Everything and Anything
This email is EVERYTHING. Please read it in its entirety. This email is your key to a successful Makeover week. Save it to reference later. 11 days to go…we are totally calm. No panic detected here. If you missed yesterday’s
Trainer Newsletter: Ride Times and Stabling
Drumroll please…. Your ride times and stall assignments are here! Keep an eye on your inbox for a lengthier email tomorrow and do not forget to join us for tomorrow evening’s webinar. If your coach, parent/guardian, horse’s owner, etc. wishes
Trainer Newsletter: Makeover Webinars Next Week
We are less than three weeks away from the start of the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover! Tune in to next week’s webinars to ensure you are prepared. If your coach, parent/guardian, horse’s owner, etc. wishes to receive the trainer newsletters, they
Trainer Newsletter: Special Awards, Freestyle Music, Scheduling, etc.
Hi all! It is crunch time for everyone so I will keep this newsletter as brief as possible. Please ensure you check your horse’s special award nominations and send in scheduling requests before Friday. Read the rest of this email
September Trainer Newsletter: Edits and Clinics CLOSING
Final Entry edits and clinic registrations close TOMORROW, September 5th, at 5pm EST. Do not miss out on the opportunity to participate in clinics whether it is with your 2025 horse or a Makeover graduate! Now is the time to
Final Entry Trainer Newsletter: CLOSING NOW
Final Entry submissions close TODAY, August 29th, at 5pm eastern time. If you do not submit this form, your entry will be WITHDRAWN. This is not to be confused with the application submission or horse registration process. This is the
Final Entry Trainer Newsletter: OPEN NOW!
Discipline selections, stabling reservations, and clinic registrations are open NOW! Log into the Trainer Portal now to complete your form. The Final Entry form will close at 5pm EST on Friday, August 29th. If you do not submit the final
July Trainer Newsletter: Horse Registrations & Discipline Selections
2025 Trainers, Let’s cut to the chase: The horse registration deadline is closing and the Final Entry period is looming. Both are mandatory for all Makeover trainers and failure to meet these deadlines will result in withdrawal from this year’s
May Trainer Newsletter: MAYbe Time to Plan
2025 Trainers, I apologize for the wordplay, but we are only 142 days away from the start of the 2025 Thoroughbred Makeover and it really is time to make sure you have all of your ducks in a row! We
April Trainer Newsletter: KY3DE Vols & Other Reminders
Makeover Trainer, April showers, indeed! We give you permission to take a quick break from training your Makeover prospect and dry off while you catch up on this month’s newsletter. What follows are important reminders, opportunities, and updates for all
March Trainer Newsletter: Feeling Lucky? Opportunities & Reminders
Hello 2025 trainers, Staying in the loop Our staff will keep Makeover Trainers aware of any upcoming opportunities or changes primarily through emails like this one. It is very important that you regularly check your email for communications from RRP
2025 Trainer Acceptance Letter
Congratulations! You are one of over 300 talented trainers and team members who are on track to show the world what a Thoroughbred ex-racehorse can do at this year’s Makeover. Would you like to announce your acceptance on social media?

