Depressed Equestrian™

GATSBY || Pembroke Pointe in New Oxford, PA

…and I will tell you which one I’d:

ride a three star cross country course with;

ride to war, all donned up in armour;

Gettin that Autumn feel

Gettin that Autumn feel

Penny Chenery, owner of the greatest horse to run this Earth and the First Lady of Horse Racing, passed away today due to stroke complications. She was 95.

Penny and her beautiful horse, Secretariat, have been some of my biggest role models since the moment I found out about this red wonder horse. As a young kid, I watched the movie Secretariat over and over, memorizing each scene, and crying every time that beautiful horse came galloping down the track. I looked up to Penny with all the respect in the world. She was an inspiration to me, and any girl that felt as if “they couldn’t do it because it was a man’s thing.” She stepped into a world that was dominated by guys, and made a name for herself, and a big name for that matter.

Her and Secretariat’s relationship was a huge part in shaping how I work with horses, and how I approach obstacles in life. Now Secretariat rests with his groom Eddie Sweat, his trainer Lucien Lauren, and now, his owner and most devoted fan: Penny Chenery.

Rest in peace you beautiful woman. I’m so sorry I never had the chance to meet you.

The owner said in addition to working at the stable I can help her with leadline lessons. I am really really hoping to make a good impression and this be a long term deal. Maybe??? Just maybe??? If I make a good impression I can maybe be promoted to an assistant/intern trainer.

Repeat the Beat

Tennessee Walking Horse, Gelding