A day of clinics and guided schooling opportunities has been added to the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, according to the organization Wednesday. The additional day, which will be offered Friday, Oct. 11, will feature participants in the disciplines of dressage, show hunter, show jumper and ranch work that did not qualify for the Finale Championships. The symposium runs Oct. 9-12.
Clinics will follow a format of a small group working with the clinician, who will be a judge from preliminary competition, while guided schooling will be short individual sessions allowing trainers and horses the opportunity to ride the course with input from the judge.
“Giving riders and owners the tools and resources to be successful with Thoroughbreds is essential to the RRP's mission,” said RRP executive director Kirsten Green. “We have always been cognizant of the commitment of resources that trainers make when they sign on to participate in the Makeover, and the addition of these clinics represent our commitment to delivering value to our participants, and creating opportunities for success.”
Prior to preliminary competition, all participants will be given the opportunity to school in competition spaces while the new clinic and guided schooling options offer the opportunity for additional education from judges.
All clinics and guided schooling rounds are free for the general public. The ASPCA Makeover Marketplace runs concurrently, allowing clinic spectators the opportunity to try multiple Thoroughbreds offered for sale.
Registration for clinics and guided schooling for Makeover participants will open in September, and a detailed schedule will be available by the end of September at www.TheRRP.org.
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