Is the Thoroughbred Makeover for me?
NATHAN BRADLEY, 2022 BILL KRAATZ THOROUGHBRED MAKEOVER AMBASSADOR AWARD WINNER"[The Makeover] was an amazing opportunity to not only show but also see so many disciplines and watch these talented animals go from one discipline to the next with ease. The atmosphere was so light and friendly; even across disciplines there was so much support from everyone."
Before you apply
Here are some things to consider when deciding if the Thoroughbred Makeover is for you.
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Your Application
- Trainer Details
- Experience
- Personal Narative
- References
- Videos, taken within two years of application submission (Video Guide)
- Vet letter of recommendation (Sample)
Application Timeline:
- December 16th, 2024: the application can be viewed and worked on as a savable draft starting on December 16th, 2024 through January 5th, 2025.
- January 6th, 2025: during the application window, open January 6th through January 24th, 2025, you'll be able to submit your completed application.
- January 24th, 2025: late application submissions are accepted until June 27th, 2025.
Late Applications:
Late applications are accepted January 24th, 2025 through June 27th, 2025. At this time, we are not maintaining a waitlist. All late applications are subject to the standard review process with the addition of a late fee. Anyone wishing to submit an application may do so through the Trainer Portal.
Makeover Fees
Registration fees: collected upon application
- $200 one-time annual trainer application fee, regardless of trainer status (individual, team captain, or team member)*
- $150 horse registration fee per horse, billed to individuals and team captains
*Late trainer applications (received after 5 PM EST January 24th, 2025) will require a $300 trainer application fee, plus the $150 per horse the trainer intends to enter.
Final Entry fees: billed at the time of final entry August 5th through 29th
- First discipline, including schooling and drug testing fees: $150 per horse
- Second discipline: $100 per horse
- Stalls (horses or tack, flat rate for the week): $255 per stall
- Ship-ins (no stall): $60 per Final Entry form
- Non-compete horse fee: $50 per horse
- ASPCA Makeover Marketplace listing per horse*
- Standard: $50
- Featured: $60
*All participating horses that complete a final entry will require a first discipline fee and stall (or ship-in) fee at minimum. The rest of the fees are optional.
Please note the increase in stall fees from previous years, due to an increase in fees billed from the Kentucky Horse Park. While we cannot guarantee there will be no further fee changes coming soon, we always seek to be considerate of the costs associated with this event, balanced with our need to appropriately cover our costs.
These fees and paperwork deadlines, along with all other event policies and discipline formats, apply to the new former broodmare division the same as they do the original retiring racehorse division. Details on fees, refund policies, deadlines, discipline formats, and event policies are fully outlined in the rulebook.
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