Faces Of Racing

Robyn Bax

Faces Of Racing: Robyn Bax

September 01, 2022

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...

Danielle Schedlosky with Outlaw Witfit

Faces Of Racing: Danielle Schedlosky

August 30, 2022

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...

Faces of Racing: Kayla Hendry

Faces Of Racing: Kayla Hendry

August 23, 2022

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...

Faces Of Racing: Riley Simpson

December 02, 2021

“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...

Robert Smith – A Jack Of All Trades

September 23, 2021

“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.”

Nancy Laffin – For The Love Of The Horse

September 20, 2021

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

From East Coast To West Coast

September 18, 2021

"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."

Faces Of Racing — Kenny Ellis

September 10, 2021

"Some advice for new caretakers...there’s no easy button, it’s not always fun and glamorous and there will be tough, scary, and demanding times where you’re going to feel like throwing in the towel. I...

Melanie Gaudreault – A Team Effort

September 08, 2021

“Listening to the horse's needs and always ensuring its well-being is important if you want to get anything out of the horse. It’s a team effort between the horse and me.”

A Trainer Turned Caretaker

August 27, 2021

“Being a groom is like being a nurse; each and every horse has their own unique personality; they all do something different every day. I love the animal...to do a good job, you have to love the anim...

From Caretaker To Trainer In Three Years

August 25, 2021

"Standardbreds are by far the best breed of horses. Their nature is just so amazing, they are very docile and resilient and overall, a very smart breed.

Faces Of Racing: Eddy Durbridge

October 07, 2020

“As a caretaker who just doesn't work for my own stable, working for a different trainer can always keep me moving. From working with different trainers...you learn new things from each of them and ha...

Faces Of Racing: Shanisty Andres

September 17, 2020

“I think the most important thing is not to look at them as a dollar sign but as a horse. The horse doesn’t know whether you paid $3,000 for it or $30,000. It’s your job to help it reach its best, eit...