Meet Drake's Dancer..aka "Duck"

We thought we would take a little time for everyone to get to know our Makeover horse, Drake's Dancer a little bit better. Since Monday, we have been so very pleased by everyone's responses to our choice and as we get to know him, we intend to share our experiences with all of you.

Around the ranch, Drake's Dancer goes by the somewhat undignified, but nevertheless appropriate moniker, "Duck". Of course this is derived from the "Drake" (male duck) in his registered name, but his kind soul and sometimes goofiness make the perfect fit as well.  Read more...

Check this page for ongoing updates on the progress of Duck as he transitions from a freshly off-the-track Thoroughbred to a working cow horse extraordinaire!  All in preparation for his October debut at the Retired Racehorse Training Project's Thoroughbred Makeover held at historic Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, MD.  Read more...

With 2013 being the 40th Anniversary of Secretariat's romp through all three races of the Triple Crown series, ending with a monumental win in the Belmont Stakes, it is appropriate that our RRTP Makeover horse, Drake's Dancer (aka Duck), carries two crosses to that great champion through the full brothers General Assembly and Seclusive.

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