Blog Tales from the LOPE Ranch

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LOPE Barn Project Fundraiser

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October 16th, 2018

The LOPE barn needs some repairs and upgrades by November! LOPE always has rehab horses and older racing warriors during the winter months. Last year, our barn was constantly full due to horses in need of stall rest as well as inclement weather (sleet, below freezing temps). Our barn was so heavily used that it [...]

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2018 LOPE Show Raffle!

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September 7th, 2018

The 2018 LOPE Benefit Show Raffle features fun, high-value items and is a super easy way to support LOPE! 2X Treaty Oak Packages Bottles of the premium Treaty Oak Spirits, including the brand-new Ghost Hill Bourbon and Antique Gin! Six-person VIP tour and tasting at the lovely Treaty Oak distillery facility Treaty Oak speciality pint glasses There [...]

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In Honor of Dante and Robbie

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September 4th, 2018

Dante 1992-2018 — owned and loved by Deborah Holbrook Dante was a gift from my wonderful daughter-in-law, Celeste. An OTTB, he possessed great movement and a personality to match! Retired from racing after a shoulder injury in the starting gate, we tried to find more information about his racing career along with his JC registered [...]

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Just One Horse

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August 15th, 2018

Why bother with tough, complicated horses? There are many horses who are calm, sound, well-mannered and easy to ride/train. With these horses, you can concentrate on your own riding goals (competitive or recreational). Many trainers have the perspective that challenging horses (especially troubled or injured ones) will only hold you back from bigger accomplishments. Wouldn’t [...]

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Warhorse Makeover Series: Stormofthecentury and Jen Ruberto

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May 25th, 2018

LOPE is doing a series of blog interviews with riders who are bringing warhorses or racing warriors to the 2018 Retired Racehorse Project TB Makeover. Warhorse Details About Stormofthecentury How did you acquire Stormofthecentury? We saw he was entered in the OBS two year olds in training sale. We had had one other colt by [...]

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2018 Videography Internship

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April 29th, 2018

LOPE is a nonprofit organization devoted to preparing at-risk horses for new careers, while inspiring young people through horsemanship education. We have launched a new videography internship for graphic design/video students who aspire to become professionals in the creative industry. Description and Duties Candidate Requirements Top consideration will be given to candidates in collegiate graphic [...]

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LOPE Summer 2019 Internship

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April 27th, 2018

LOPE is a nonprofit organization devoted to preparing at-risk racehorses for new careers, while inspiring young people through horsemanship education. We have launched a new summer internship for young adult horsemen and horsewomen who aspire to become professionals in the horse industry. Description and Duties Candidate Requirements Top consideration will be given to: Candidates in [...]

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Warhorse Makeover Series: Bell Ridge by the Bay and Ashley

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April 24th, 2018

LOPE is doing a series of blog interviews with riders who are bringing warhorses or racing warriors to the 2018 Retired Racehorse Project TB Makeover. Warhorse Details About Bell Ridge by the Bay How did you acquire your horse? Through Amy Lynn Paulus from whom I bought him sight unseen because she said she thought [...]

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Warhorse Makeover Series: Ryland T and Natalie

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April 23rd, 2018

LOPE is doing a series of blog interviews with riders who are bringing warhorses or racing warriors to the 2018 Retired Racehorse Project TB Makeover. Warhorse Details About Ryland T How did you acquire Ryland T? I bought him off the backside at Prairie Meadows the day after watching his last race at the recommendation [...]

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Warhorse Makeover Series: Hammers Terror and Danielle

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April 19th, 2018

LOPE is doing a series of blog interviews with riders who are bringing warhorses or racing warriors to the 2018 Retired Racehorse Project TB Makeover. Warhorse Details About Hammers Terror How did you acquire Hammers Terror? A friend and past Makeover competitor adopted him from Second Stride, which is a Thoroughbred rescue in Kentucky. Due [...]

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Thoroughbred Charities of America Scissortail Hill Equestrian Secretariat Foundation
Treaty Oak Equine Express