I Am Horse Racing: Emily Koch
Meet Emily Koch, Racing Manager for Radley equine.
From the time she was a kid, Emily grew up spending her weekends at the track, as she says, it was a family affair.
“Horse racing was always a passion of mine…no matter what career I was doing, horse racing is always part of it.”
Dealing with everything from horse purchases to clients going to the track, she manages all the books as well, she calls it her passion job.
“I love coming to the track, it’s a community, it’s a family…I just love coming here.”
Meet Emily Koch, she is horse racing.
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I Am Horse Racing: Caroline Cardone
Meet Saratoga-based architect and interior designer, Caroline Cardone Burke of Top Rail Interiors. Caroline designed the new 1863 Club at historic Saratoga Race Course, when she started decorating the club she had one thought in mind, "we're going to make it look like Saratoga."
The club offers a modern experience while preserving the history of Saratoga. It has an Adirondack, equestrian, summer retreat, and Victorian feel, all of which Saratoga represents.
"I am the happiest when I work with people in racing, we get each other...I don't work with horses professionally myself but I love the animal."
Meet Caroline Cardone Burke, she is certainly horse racing.
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Nominate Today!
Nominate now for the Godolphin #TIEA awards! It's not too late. ⭐
Nominations close on August 2nd, don't miss out: https://bit.ly/2ZLo2E3
I Am Horse Racing: Jane Lyon
Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Jane Lyon (Owner of Summer Wind Farm) always wanted to own horses. An obsession that began at a young age, she later made her passion a career.
“I feel like it’s your responsibility as a breeder to care what happens to your horses.”
She and her late husband Frank purchased Summer Wind Farm years ago, starting with show horses & geldings, and now have over 40 broodmares on the farm. They are well known for purchasing the dam of Triple Crown winner, American Pharaoh, Littleprincessemma in 2014.
“The year American Pharaoh won the Triple Crown, was the best year of my life.”
Lyon is the owner of Key to My Heart, the dam of MyRacehorse Man Among Men, who was special right from the start and was even named before he went to sell. Lyon expressed her excitement of working with MyRacehorse and even bought her close friends and family shares of Man Among Men, excited to follow along with his career.
“Horses have enriched my life, they’ve given me the highest highs, and the lowest lows…they are just a part of my life.”
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Godolphin TIEA - Nominate Today
Have you nominated yet?
The #TIEA awards presented by Godolphin recognize and reward the outstanding talent, diligence and commitment of the farm and racing stable staff who are at the heart of our sport.
Nominate today: 👉 https://bit.ly/3w2JlQ3
I Am Horse Racing: Lakota Gibson
Lifelong equestrian Lakota Gibson has loved horses since before she can remember.
After receiving equine degrees, Lakota worked with thoroughbreds in Australia for multiple stud farms including Coolmore Stud. Working in all sectors of the industry, she found her place within sales. Most recently she became an employee of Gainesway Farm in the Sales and Seasons department, assisting in broodmare and stallion crossings.
MyRacehorse Tapitry ’19 (Infinite Empire) is a daughter of the great sire Empire Maker and dam Tapitry (by Tapit), sold in 2020 for $360,000, remembered for her nice step, conformation, and healthy look. Lakota discussed the educational aspect MyRacehorse provides, as well as bringing in more people into the sport. As she says, it's always nice to show fans of the sport how exactly they can get involved.
“It’s always good to see horses go to good owners," Lakota says of the next steps after a horse sells, specifically when MyRacehorse & Spendthrift purchased Infinite Empire.
Meet Lakota Gibson, she is horse racing.
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TIEA Nominations
The time is here. 👏
The Godolphin TIEA nominations begin today!
The #TIEA awards recognize and reward the outstanding talent, diligence, and commitment of the farm and racing stable staff who are at the heart of our sport.
Nominate today: https://bit.ly/3w2JlQ3
I Am Horse Racing: Kenny Mayne
We hope to see you at the track more often, Kenny!
Best of luck in your future endeavors.
Enjoy his story. 👇
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TIEA
On behalf of Godolphin, we are excited to announce that the TIEA nomination period begins June 7th!
Visit tiea.org to nominate a deserving candidate.
We will have more news and announcements regarding the awards on all #IAmHorseRacing social channels!
Harold
Happy Derby Day! 🌹
"Harold" only as he's known, just like Madonna he jokes, has worked in the barn of trainer Buff Bradley for four years, but he's been a part of racing's history for much longer. Based at Churchill Downs, Harold loves his horses but his favorite was Risen Star, a son of Secretariat and a champion in his own right. He allowed Harold to see new places but also gave him the chance to meet new people and for that, he's grateful. That comes as no surprise though. Even during his own interview, Harold acknowledges his peers and says he's "only one part of this thing." As Buff Bradley puts it, "Harold has the best attitude of anyone and I don't think he's ever had a bad day. Each day I see him, he says the same thing - 'It's a beautiful day!'"
Meet Harold, he is horse racing.
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I Am Horse Racing: Tristan de Meric
Meet Tristan de Meric, the owner and operator of de Meric stables in Ocala, Florida.
Born and raised in Ocala, the heart of horse country in the Sunshine State, Tristan comes from a family of horsemen, and he said he never really seriously considered a career outside of working with Thoroughbreds.
He is horse racing.
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I Am Horse Racing: Scott Loring
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