With the Nygaards' passion for Thoroughbred racing and
breeding, they felt it only natural that the farm's signature
competition should showcase and celebrate Thorough-
breds to the equestrian world. This year those efforts in-
cluded added-money awards for the top-placed Thorough-
breds, breed-specific demonstrations and entertainment
for spectators, and announcer commentary throughout
the competition highlighting the backgrounds, breeding,
and connections of the former racehorses competing in
the weekend's competition.
"For me, I think having had an off-track Thoroughbred
first and then owning and breeding racehorses, I was a bit
more sensitive to wanting to show what Thoroughbreds
can do after the track," said Nygaard. "To me, it's a very
logical connection. Those wanting horses for racing really
