What skills do they have that translate to
training racehorses?
Training is surprisingly comparable to
coaching and we use a lot of the same ther-
apies with the athletes.
Tell me three things you believe in.
Kindness, patience, and winning!
Two important questions for you during
this time of the year. First, what is the
most important item to stay warm during
the can-be brutal Maryland winter?
Long johns and a hat.
Second, as Valentine's Day graces this
lovely month, describe your ideal date.
When my wife and I use to spend winters in
Florida, we had a tradition were we would
have Valentine's dinner with Johnny and
Leona Velasquez and David and Fay Donk.
It would be fun to do that again.
There are many factors that play into the
success of a racehorse. What do you think
is the one thing that a successful race-
horse cannot do without?
Heart.
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