In 2008, disaster struck for Elisabeth Carrier. A fire destroyed the farm she shared at the time with Mario Viens, and took the lives of her beloved horses. The road back has been long and winding, but today Carrier is dreaming as big as she ever has.
Story by Paul Delean
Photos by Ann MacNeill (Sees The Moment Photography)
(horses listed alphabetically)
Turk Dawkins was a tire mechanic, he lumbered into the High Dive Bar and Grill wearing a pair of blue overalls with knee patches, and a troubled scowl. Henry Davidson knew in an instant his scheme was in trouble.
<< Faisant appel au meilleur d’eux-mêmes, Jean Béliveau, rappelait aux gens le meilleur qu’ils ont en eux. »
“By appealing to their best selves, he (Jean Béliveau) reminded people of the best that was in them.”
La nouvelle annonçant la retraite de John Manzi de son poste de chef des relations publiques à Monticello Raceway peut ne pas sembler extraordinaire. Aux yeux d’un amateur de courses moyen, le nom de John n’est probablement pas un nom très connu. Ce n’était pas un conducteur, ni un entraîneur ou un descripteur de courses. Et son legs ne s’est pas réalisé en piste, en tant que participant.
The news that John Manzi is retiring from his post as the head of public relations at Monticello Raceway may not seem earth shattering. To the average racing fan, John’s name is probably not a household name. He was not a driver, a trainer or a racecaller. And his legacy was not made on the racetrack, as a participant.
