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“The Makeover has grown
and developed so much,” says
Napravnik. “It’s now an entire com-
munity. Everyone knows what the
Makeover is. It doesn’t matter what
discipline you’re riding: ‘Makeover
Eligible’ is a stamp that indicates
that horse is quality. It’s been great
for sales! I see Thoroughbreds at all
stages of training and people are
seeking out these horses, whether
they have been professionally
trained or are straight off the
track.”
Napravnik is a shining example
of not only increasing the value
of the Thoroughbred to potential
show homes and to recreational
riders, but for showing the racing
world just what else these horses
can accomplish.
“I have three [racing] clients
who are supporting their horses
in second careers,” she explains. “I
have been blown away [by it]—this
is where it really is full circle. I feel
very fortunate to be a part of both
worlds. It’s been an honor to show-
case these horses both on and off
the track.”
Also returning for 2019 are Elisa
Wallace, a professional fi ve-star
eventer and trainer who piloted
Reloaded to the title of America’s
Most Wanted Thoroughbred. She
intends to bring two horses from
her home state of Georgia to com-
pete in eventing: Crafty Charger
and Play Big.
Dan James, a champion colt
starter who owns of Double Dan
Horsemanship, is aiming Samraat
at the freestyle discipline, and
National Finals Rodeo champion
Fallon Taylor has her sights set on
barrel racing with her horse Cow-
boy Swagger.
For more information or to fi nd out
how you can livestream the compet-
ition, visit http://www.tbmakeover.org. HI
Based in Lexington, Ky., SARAH E.
COLEMAN has a soft spot for chestnuts
with chrome, including her off-track
Thoroughbred, Chisholm, whom she is
teaching to be a hunter.