So what's the process for taking a long-haired, long-maned wooly thoroughbred and transforming him into a gorgeous show-ready English horse?
This thoroughbred gelding was purchased as a project horse. The “intake” photos show him as he was when we purchased him.
The Makeover Process for a Thoroughbred
We dewormed him, fed him, grained him and groomed him. Of course, he had to be trained too.
The Makeover Process for a Thoroughbred
We worked with an eventing trainer to give him a dressage foundation and start learning fences.
Thoroughbred Makeover: 2 Months Later
All the while his physical transformation was taking place, mentally he was being prepared as well. We think he turned out great!
Thoroughbred Makeover: 2 Months Later