Kimberly Quinn rode with Jennifer Blades at Willowbrooke Farm. Kimberly was in search of her next horse when Friend of Dubai joined the CANTER Michigan herd at the farm. Friend of Dubai, a 2016 dark bay Thoroughbred gelding, had raced 21 times and earned $30,523 over his three-year career. Friend of Dubai had only two under-saddle rides off the track, so when Kimberly inquired about him Jennifer said that she was "uncertain about his potential.”
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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Success Stories: Taking a Leap of Faith
Joy Nakrin took a huge leap of faith when she adopted a horse, sight unseen, from Blue Bloods Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement, located in Blanch, N.C. Blue Bloods is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run organization whose mission is to help transition former racehorses from the track to their new homes. One of the organization’s unique qualities is its collaboration with the Equestrian Studies program at Averett University to help market the horses.
Apprentice Jockey Serafin Carmona, 36, Reminds Us Why We Are Inspired by Sports
Eleanor Roosevelt once proclaimed, “Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” Not many people would consider the ripe age of 36 to be old, but in the world of sports it is. Serafin Carmona, a longtime exercise rider turned 36-year-old apprentice jockey, is another shining example that it is never too late in life to become what you want to be.
‘Inside the Rail Experience’ Captures the Essence of Del Mar for 2024 Breeders’ Cup
There’s just something special about Del Mar, and if the first two editions of the Breeders’ Cup held at the seaside track offer any indication, the 2024 World Championships should be a magical event. Fourteen championship races make the Breeders’ Cup a can’t-miss event year in and year out, but the allure of perfect San Diego-area weather, fantastic food, and the opportunity for a refreshing swim in the Pacific Ocean significantly elevate Del Mar as a host track.
