Faces Of Racing

As Standardbred Canada continues to spotlight harness racing’s unsung heroes nationwide in celebration of 2024 National Caretaker Appreciation Day, Tanya Mitchell, a devoted groom from Rockwood, Ont.,...

As the 2024 National Caretaker Appreciation Day season approaches, Julie Lambert, a dedicated horse caretaker from Red Deer, Alta., shares her insights on the life of a horse caretaker.

“There's a lot more to it than brushing the horse off… success never comes easy.” 

“Love the animal if they come first or last; they’ll only try as hard as the work you put into them.”

“Most of us are happy after putting in a week’s work if our horses put 100 per cent effort in. Whether they’re first or last, their full effort is the most rewarding thing. You know then you’ve done a...

Leading up to the 2022 edition of National Caretaker Appreciation Day events taking place the week of Aug. 29 – Sept. 5, Standardbred Canada will profile caretakers from across the country in our Face...

Leading up to the 2022 edition of National Caretaker Appreciation Day events taking place the week of Aug. 29 – Sept. 4, Standardbred Canada will profile caretakers from across the country in our Face...

Leading up to the 2022 edition of National Caretaker Appreciation Day events taking place the week of August 29 – September 4, Standardbred Canada will profile caretakers from across the country in ou...

“I love bringing friends and family to the farm. I find it so cool to see them meet and interact with the horses. It really makes me appreciate that I get to wake up every day and spend time with them...

“Remember, this is not a job, it's a lifestyle. It's not 9-5, five days a week. They are living, breathing animals and they need care. They're not machines and caretaking is about care.”

“Listen to others, you can always learn something new, love your horse, and have fun!”

"Coming into the barn every day and seeing each and every face peek out of their stall knowing that all the work you’re about to put in is going to pay off is amazing."