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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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Warhorse Makeover Series: Mount Diablo and Brittany

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April 4th, 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 Mount Diablo How did you acquire Diablo? I bought him from his trainer at Fairmont Park via Canter Illinois. What made you choose Diablo? What was special, [...]

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LP’s Tiger: A Veterinary Tale of Epic Proportions

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March 24th, 2018

LP’s Tiger (aka “Elle”) is the most challenging rehab case we’ve ever had at LOPE. A true warhorse, she raced 141 times and retired at age 10 from the track. Elle is a petite mare (@15.1H) with an elegant, feminine build — and the huge heart of a champion. A village of aftercare groups came [...]

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Dressage Clinic and Raffle to Benefit LOPE

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March 19th, 2018

Dressage Clinic to Benefit LOPE LOPE is excited to announce a special Benefit Dressage Clinic by USDF Silver Medalist and dressage teacher Crystal Forsell! The clinic is open to all types of riders (western, classical, jumper) and horses. If you are a dressage rider, come to the clinic to ride a test and have supportive, [...]

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LOPE + Amplify Austin 2018

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February 26th, 2018

LOPE is excited to be a part of Amplify Austin Day starting on March 1, 2018. Amplify Austin is an annual 24-hr day of online giving for Austin-area charities. Please help LOPE achieve our Amplify Austin fundraising goal of $7,500 for the Racing Warrior Program! It’s easy — you can either donate on Amplify Austin [...]

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A good change: Shadow Warrior when he first arrived (left) and now.

Shadow Warrior and the Halter

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February 24th, 2018

Shadow Warrior has had some difficult experiences in his life. Bred in KY, he raced 13 times there — and then went to Puerto Rico, where he ran 70 times in four years. In September 2017, two hurricanes devastated Puerto Rico. The racetrack barns were severely damaged — and several hundred racehorses (including Shadow) were [...]

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