2024 Wrap Up

The inaugural Reinventing Racehorses Trainers Challenge was a resounding success! Held from August 27, 2024 to October 27, 2024, this unique 60-day challenge brought together passionate trainers some remarkable Standardbred horses. The challenge paired four trainers with four Standardbreds that they had never met prior to the start of the challenge, and it all aimed to showcase the adaptability and versatility of these incredible animals while promoting their rehoming and rehabilitation.

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Trainers worked tirelessly over the past few months transforming their Standardbred into well-rounded equine partners. The virtual finale highlighted the culmination of their hard work, creativity, and dedication in a unique 4-day showcase of the different skills asked of these incredible horses.  We are so thrilled to share that all four of our participating horses were adopted prior to the end of the challenge!

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You can look back at their stories and watch the transformations unfold by visiting our YouTube channel, where we shared all of their updates, as well as their finale challenges.​

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2024 FINALE SCORES

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DAY 1: DRESSAGE

Trainers completed the Cadora Training Test "B"

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Camelia Cyr-Ouellette & Brookdale Gia:  53.5%

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Sarah Cuthbertson & Turbo Timmy: 55%

 

Holly Lacroix & Thee Impressionist: No Score due to no gait change.

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Becca Proctor & Roman: No Score due to improper camera positioning. Did attempt gait change.

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DAY 2: OBSTACLE

Trainers completed 9 set obstacles + 1 freestyle obstacle

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Camelia Cyr-Ouellette & Brookdale Gia:  81/100

Bridge: 10/10
Drag: 10/10
Back Through: 5/10
Side Pass: 4/10
Carrying: 9/10
Tarp or Water: 9/10
Gate: 6/10
Mounting: 9/10
Ground Tie: 10/10
Freestyle Object: 9/10

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Sarah Cuthbertson & Turbo Timmy: 73/100

​Bridge: 9/10
Drag: 7/10
Back Through: 5/10
Side Pass: 4/10
Carrying: 9/10
Tarp or Water: 10/10
Gate: 3/10
Mounting: 10/10
Ground Tie: 9/10
Freestyle Object: 7/10

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Holly Lacroix & Thee Impressionist: 87/100

Bridge: 10/10
Drag: 10/10
Back Through: 6/10
Side Pass: 7/10
Carrying: 10/10
Tarp or Water: 8/10
Gate: 610
Mounting: 10/10
Ground Tie: 10/10
Freestyle Object: 10/10

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Becca Proctor & Roman: 38/100

Bridge: 9/10
Drag: 3/10
Back Through: 3/10
Side Pass: 0/10
Carrying: 4/10
Tarp or Water: 6/10
Gate: 0/10
Mounting: 0/10
Ground Tie: 0/10
Freestyle Object: 9/10

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DAY 3: HUNTER/JUMPER

Trainers completed 8 jumps in a pattern of their choice. 

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Camelia Cyr-Ouellette & Brookdale Gia:  26/50

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Sarah Cuthbertson & Turbo Timmy:  25/50

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Holly Lacroix & Thee Impressionist: 22/50

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Becca Proctor & Roman: 6/50

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DAY 4: FREESTYLE

Trainers had the opportunity to complete a freestyle of their choice!

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Camelia Cyr-Ouellette & Brookdale Gia:  48/60

Creativity: 9/10
Flow: 7/10
Difficulty: 9/10
Partnership: 8/10
Execution: 7/10
Overall Impression: 8/10

Judges Comments: Loved the bareback and bridleless!!!! Great job. Gia seemed very comfortable with being ridden, and of course, very willing (a breed trait!)

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Sarah Cuthbertson & Turbo Timmy: 34/60

Creativity: 3/10
Flow: 7/10
Difficulty: 5/10
Partnership: 8/10
Execution: 8/10
Overall Impression: 3/10
Judges Comments: Unique idea showing Timmy at an event. He looked like he was in his element and having a great time. Having to trim the video down and stop/start filming had a points deduction against other trainers who utilized single use video. 

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Holly Lacroix & Thee Impressionist:

Creativity: 6/10
Flow: 3/10
Difficulty: 6/10
Partnership: 7/10
Execution: 6/10
Overall Impression: 5/10

Judges Comments:  I would have liked to see a little more of what the horse can do other than just the cattlework. Impressionist is very honest and tries to please. And impressively wasn't afraid of the cow. 

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Becca Proctor & Roman: 36/60

Creativity: 7/10
Flow: 5/10
Difficulty: 7/10
Partnership: 6/10
Execution: 5/10
Overall Impression: 6/10

Judges Comments: Without knowing the details of Becca's setback, I would say Roman is still very green, but with time, he will make someone a very nice mount. In typical Standardbred fashion, he was doing everything his rider asked him to do, even if he wasn't sure about it or completely understood. That was a great obstacle course with challenging obstacles.