Month: September 2016
Listening to the horse: The story of Mister Marti Gras
A few weeks ago, I received a text message from the owner of Chesapeake Farm, Drew Nardiello. The many of you who have followed my stories and this blog have heard this name quite a few times – as he has been a pivotal person in my life and my involvement in this industry. Drew gave me my first job in the thoroughbred industry. … Read More Listening to the horse: The story of Mister Marti Gras
A plea for skepticism
I received a text message a few months ago. It was my boyfriend asking me what I knew about a local off track thoroughbred sales barn, and if they had any credibility. I told him that I had heard of people donating horses to them, and had read of unhappy buyers on sites like OTTB Connect. I knew that their reputation wasn’t great, and … Read More A plea for skepticism
Making a Life Out of (a hatred for) Showmanship
When I was a small child, I earned the name of Ramrod. My beloved Uncle Bob would giggle as he watched my evil pony attempt to unmount me time and time again, and holler out from the side of the arena “Ride ’em Ramrod!” He told me that by the age of 6, my back would stick up ramrod straight, and I would get … Read More Making a Life Out of (a hatred for) Showmanship
Fear of falling…or a fear of failing
When I was fifteen years old, my trainer pulled my mother aside and recommended that I see a sports psychologist. She said that I was a much more capable rider than I gave myself credit for, and that my biggest road block was my own brain. I was officially diagnosed as my own worst enemy – and fifteen years later, without the therapy that was … Read More Fear of falling…or a fear of failing
A Yankee in Paris 
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