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Join horse racing expert Carolyn Conley as she talks horsemanship with the best horsemen and women in today’s Thoroughbred Racing, and uncovers the knowledge and ways of the legends of the past.

26/02/2023

Legendary Blacksmith Beach Faulkner and the Thoroughbred Stallions of Kentucky

An uncanny ability to understand horses led Beach to a career shoeing the toughest and the best. In this episode of “Race Horses, etc.” we find out how Beach Faulkner, blacksmith for Thoroughbred stallions in Kentucky, did the impossible. No blacksmith could put shoes on Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure after he went to stud. […]

30 min
03/08/2021

JJ Pletcher - The father of a Hall of Fame Horse Trainer

“He was raised on the racetrack,” said JJ of his Hall of Fame son Todd Pletcher. Born in Texas, Todd was with his father walking hots and racing his favorite pony Babbles up and down the Ruidoso Downs backstretch in New Mexico since he was six years old. Forty six years later Todd Pletcher will […]

33 min
29/08/2020

Kentucky Derby Trainer Barclay Tagg

“Race Horses Need a lot of Attention”, says Kentucky Derby winning trainer Barclay Tagg. “Have you ever reflected on the best advice you’ve ever been given?” Last week a colleague asked me this question. I thought for a moment and answered, “Always stay around good horses.” A Kentucky Derby winning trainer had told me that […]

28 min
10/08/2020

Jody Alexander: Third-Generation Farm Manager

Essential Wisdom from the Bluegrass: The Basics of Breeding Farm Management Farm Manager Jody Alexander, formerly of Mt. Brilliant Farm and now at Sumaya Farm, comes from a long line of horsemen. Alexander was raised in the nuances of breeding farm management. His family tree is full of stallion managers, broodmare managers and farm managers. […]

1h 1m
10/07/2020

7: Nick Zito - "You take the chances, and don't worry about the numbers."

“You Take the Chances and Don’t Worry About Your Win Percentage” In this episode of “Race Horses, etc.” Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito regales us with stories of training race horses in the glory-days of New York, and credits a trio of African-American grooms for teaching him the basics. Nick Zito is New York […]

46 min
16/06/2020

Sean Clancy: Tradition in Horse Racing is Crucial

We must protect the history and sporting nature of racing. At the age of 50 Sean Clancy still seems like the kid next door. The horse-crazy kid that is, with two Eclipse Awards. And a clear picture of how crucial tradition is in horse racing. Clancy earned top honors for Champion Steeplechase Jockey in 1998. […]

47 min
09/06/2020

Art Sherman - Old School Horsemanship and California Chrome

From Swaps to California Chrome old school horsemanship defines trainer Art Sherman “You gotta be lucky!” Those are the words of trainer Art Sherman, the epitome of old school horsemanship. And Art has been lucky, enjoying some of the most exciting years of his training career since turning 77. That’s when he saddled California Chrome […]

37 min
02/06/2020

Julie Krone - "Horses Can Learn Anything!"

Have you ever wondered how smart horses are? In this episode of Race Horses, etc. we will hear from one of the greatest riders and horse communicators of all time – Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone! Julie explains in step by step fashion just how horses learn. First of all, Julie loves horses more than […]

52 min
26/05/2020

Respect Your Elders and Don't Get Discouraged

Winningest trainer in Churchill Downs history reminds young horse trainers to keep the faith. In this episode of “Race Horses, etc.” trainer Dale Romans shares advice for young horse trainers. Romans recalls the early lessons he learned from legendary trainers Woody Stephens, Leroy Jolley, and Allen Jerkens. For example, an age-old remedy for feet. First, […]

27 min
19/05/2020

How horses make great dance partners, and the power of intention: The horsemanship of trainer Ron Moquett.

His horses have earned over $29 million dollars and he is one of the top trainers at Oaklawn Park and Churchill Downs. But for trainer Ron Moquett a great deal of the satisfaction of training race horses comes from the one on one time he spends with each horse. In this episode we learn more […]

41 min

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Join horse racing expert Carolyn Conley as she talks horsemanship with the best horsemen and women in today’s Thoroughbred Racing, and uncovers the knowledge and ways of the legends of the past.

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Carolyn Conley
Years Active

2020 - 2023
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10
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Race Horses, etc.

Race Horses, etc.

Episodes

Legendary Blacksmith Beach Faulkner and the Thoroughbred Stallions of Kentucky

JJ Pletcher - The father of a Hall of Fame Horse Trainer

Kentucky Derby Trainer Barclay Tagg

Jody Alexander: Third-Generation Farm Manager

7: Nick Zito - "You take the chances, and don't worry about the numbers."

Sean Clancy: Tradition in Horse Racing is Crucial

Art Sherman - Old School Horsemanship and California Chrome

Julie Krone - "Horses Can Learn Anything!"

Respect Your Elders and Don't Get Discouraged

How horses make great dance partners, and the power of intention: The horsemanship of trainer Ron Moquett.

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