Increasing demand for thoroughbreds beyond racing

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Chris Knehr

Stallion Sales, Lane's End Farm

Chris Knehr, originally from New Jersey, pursued his business degree at Virginia Tech. During college he grew his desire to work with horses while competing...
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Robert Hartman

Chair, University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program

Robert serves as the Chair of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) where he oversees the direction of the Program. He also...
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Amanda Stover

Secretary

Amanda is a licensed attorney with many years of regulatory experience both in the insurance and biotechnology industries. She has worked extensively with contracts and...
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Sarah Williams

Treasurer

Sarah Williams has over fifteen years of experience in the financial services industry. Sarah started riding in the hunter/jumper discipline at the age of eight...
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Sissy Wickes

Owner, Springtown Show Stable

Sissy Wickes is a highly regarded USEF “R” Hunter judge and trainer who has operated her own Springtown Show Stable for over three decades. An...
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Dr. Shannon Reed

Clinical Associate Professor, Texas A&M University Large Animal Hospital

Dr. Shannon Reed, DACVS-LA is a past Thoroughbred Makeover competitor whose commitment to the work of the Retired Racehorse Project progressed into her serving as...
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Richard Lamb

Now a resident of Aiken, SC, Richard grew up in Woodstock, VT, helping run his family’s horse farm, riding camp and ski lodge, as well...
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Carolyn Karlson

Board Member Emeritus

Dr. Carolyn Karlson is an owner and breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses through her New York-based business Sisu Racing Stables. Carolyn also offers college admissions counseling...
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Steuart L. Pittman, Jr.

Founder & Board Member Emeritus

Steuart Pittman is the founder of the Retired Racehorse Project, formed as a non-profit organization in 2010, after recognizing the need for efforts to market...
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Jodie Vella-Gregory

Vice Chair

VP of Industry Relations, 1/ST Racing

A lifelong equestrian, Jodie Vella-Gregory began her career in eventing in her native Canada, eventually landing a spot on the Young Riders Team for Alberta....