Horse racing is a tough business both physically and mentally. It is a seven day a week, 365 days a year job with no holidays and no vacation time.  The lessons that are learned from experience in horse racing go far beyond the racetrack.  Racetrackers whether they are trainers, riders or stable workers learn to cope both with success and with the slings and arrows of misfortune.  Through [read story]

Posted by Amber via Via getoffmyroads.blogspot.com On  September 2nd  2011 just past the finish line in the mountains of New Mexico, one man’s life was changed forever. As the horses galloped out past the wire, after the sixth race at Ruidoso Downs, Jacky Martin’s mount, Phire Power broke down. Jacky fell from his mount and sustained injuries to his neck. He is one of quarter horse racing’s leading riders [read story]