Addressing the issues

In 2016, I spoke at a hosted gathering of horse professionals that shared a concern over the upcoming state legislature … More

Making sense of racing

James B. Tafel entered the Thoroughbred racing world with his eyes wide open – hopeful, but not disillusioned, committed and … More

Culture Shock

“He ain’t no Clabber, they don’t make ’em like that anymore.” echoed a voice from the past. There is not … More

A day in the life of…

BODY CLIPPER DANETTE PHILPOT Blade oil, engine exhaust and loose flying gritty hair… the dirty job of body clipping horses … More

For the love of a horse

A PERSONAL TESTIMONIAL A half-ton horse stretched his neck over the stall webbing, reaching out to me with its soft, … More

Sunshine Western

Published in Blood-Horse on March 12, 2016 Stroud’s Lane Farm boasts promising stallion roster By Julie Hazelwood Castro ” ‘Wild … More

King of the Castle

James ’J.J.’ Crupi uses training experience to buy and sell bloodstock Consignor and bloodstock adviser to several of the biggest … More

Good Drama

Published in Blood-Horse magazine on 12/5/2015 Hal Queen breeds royalty by Julie Hazelwood Castro Harold “Hal” Queen has gone from … More

The Boss: born to run

Street Boss’ flair for accelerating from the half-mile marker to overtake his rivals in the outside lane regularly transformed into a slingshot effect, sending him five, six or even seven lanes wide before the stretch drive.

Capital Gains

While other states are experiencing cultural, economic and land use barriers, thankfully the State of Florida has recognized the importance … More