Sarah Lauren Scott of Rockwood, Ont. captured this gorgeous fall image of three-year-old trotter Silver Spoon, which is featured as the October shot in Standardbred Canada’s Heart of Harness Racing calendar.

Scott captured the photo of Silver Spoon enjoying the paddock on a warm autumn day.

“I believe in turning my horses out as much as possible. Silver Spoon and her half-brother Fork always enjoyed their time together in the paddock. With those two, you never knew what they would do next. They were always excited to get turned out for the afternoon in the large paddock I rented from Keith Waples behind First Line Training Centre,” explained Scott. “The location offered the landscape for this picture, with the right time of day and lighting you could set the stage for a nice still or action shot.”

If you have raced anywhere in Ontario over the last 30 years, chances are you may have crossed paths with Sarah as she’s worn many hats in the industry. Along with being an owner-trainer-breeder and former full-time caretaker, she has worked for Joanne’s Staking Service, the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society, and was employed by System Equine for over six years before accepting a position as the North American Regional Manager of Nortev Limited of Ireland (Flexineb). She is also the creator of SLS Equine, designing custom day-to-day equipment for horses.

Sarah is also known across the industry for her heartwarming photographs that show the bond between human and horse, particularly with our caretakers. She has taken photos for Grand River Raceway, the Breeders Crown at Woodbine Mohawk Park and for the Hambletonian Society.

A pair of Sarah's photos with 2019 Breeders Crown winner Reflect With Me

“My photos are known for capturing moments. May it be the bond between the caretaker and their horse, or the hard work that goes into the daily care, training and racing,” she explained. “Having a strong background in the harness racing industry, I can set myself up to find that sweet spot and be in the right place at the right time, to capture a shot that is different, or a picture that someone may treasure for the years to come.”

Sarah also owns two retired Standardbreds. In 2001, she claimed Music Director, a horse she worked with years prior, who is now 31 years old and enjoying life at a private farm in Milton along with her 11-year-old retired trotter Fork. “Silver Spoon has become a broodmare; I continue to stay in touch with her new owner and will continue to make sure she has a home to return to if need be.”