💫 Like most little girls, I wanted a pony and to be able to ride it every day. However, I didn't have the opportunity to start riding until 8 years ago. I learned on an Off Track Thoroughbred (OTTB) named Bodhi and not only fell in love with him, but also with the heart, intelligence and athleticism of the breed. I felt a calling to advocate for OTTBs, and since 2016 have been serving and sharing this passion with others. I was crushed when Bodhi passed away in 2020, but he still inspires me on this journey.

🏇🏿 A retired racehorse as well, JACK joined our family in 2017! It has been our team mission to dispel stereotypes about OTTBs (Myths like: "They're hot and unmanageable!" or "All they can do is run fast!" or "Children and beginners shouldn't get near them!" - ALL FALSE!) and encourage other equestrians to join #TeamOTTB !!

We've been featured in "California Thoroughbred" and "Thoroughbred Today" magazines, sharing our story and promoting Thoroughbred Aftercare.

💙 Thoroughbred Aftercare is the next chapter in a racehorse's life, once it's retired from the track. This can include "let down" (time to decompress and rest), rehabilitation of any injuries, retraining for a second career, or retirement. I believe that Aftercare isn't limited to just this period however, but extends throughout their lives to assure the continuous wellbeing of these elite equine athletes.

I'm honored to be an Ambassador for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, the oldest and largest Aftercare organization in the country. With over 450 horses at 18 farms in 8 states, the reach and impact of the TRF is significant. 8 of these farms are at state prisons, where their Second Chances program is changing the lives of both OTTBs and prison inmates!
www.trfinc.org

💃🏼 My other great passion in life is dance! I started training when I was 4 and have been incredibly blessed to work as a professional dancer and entertainer since I was 18. I currently perform as a dancer, vocalist and stilt walker, and teach Ballroom and Latin dancing.

👑 As Mrs. California United States 2021 (and Mrs. West Coast 2021), I was honored to share Thoroughbred Aftercare with new audiences across our state and country! During my year of service, I traveled over 18,000 miles promoting the cause.

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📸 by Cassandra Kendall