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As I head out for Louisville to take in the sights and sounds of Oaks/Derby week, I can’t helpbut find myself in a quiet moment of introspection. What a thrill it is to have such an opportunity to have a…
With all of the challenges that 2020 brought and with the advent of the fall season, it became apparent that some tough decisions had to be made. With racing options limited and a shortened racing season, the risky decision to…
Today seemed as fitting as ever to add a few thoughts on Freedom. We’ve always heard the saying, With Freedom comes Responsibility. Starting today, let us hold ourselves accountable for our actions and hold ourselves accountable to each other. I…
As thoroughbred breeders, I know we share the same wonder, as a collective, as we watch our mares care for their new babies. And with each Spring, comes a new hope along with a new foal crop. It is so…
When we were in Lexington for the Keeneland Fall meet recently, I took the opportunity to visit an old Friend. A Friend that started my journey back in 2006. I’m referring of course to Point Given. I can say with…
Hope was born on March 27, 2014 which also happens to be Point Given’s foaling date. I not only found the date to be auspicious, but she was a full sibling to the yearling colt I lost two weeks earlier…
With two legs of the Triple Crown under his belt, the strapping California Chrome will be allowed to wear his nasal strips and continue his journey in the Belmont and hopefully onto the pages of Horse Racing history. A Triple…
I visited On The Point and Rudy yesterday and the temps were near 90 but there was a gentle breeze that calmed the mares and their foals. They were all sleepy and sloth-like as the sauntered over to the fence.…
I went to visit On The Point ( Dream) on Mother’s Day to take her a treat and to see how the new mother and son were doing. She seems to be doing well. She is fostering independence in her…
This year marked the 3rd Annual Derby Day at my house. I started it as a fun way to introduce my family to the racing fever. By inspiring the upcoming generations in my family, I hope that horse racing will become…
