Anonymous asked:

Do you work in horse racing or want to work in horse racing? If so, in what capacity?

No, I don’t actually work in horse racing where I receive an income from my efforts. I aspire to do something in horse racing one day if I can; I have a year left to get my communications degree and a few years left to get my computer science degree, and I have a plan to pursue sports filmmaking. I’d love to work for someone like HRTV as a producer/editor/analyst. As a film major, I see so many flaws in how horse racing is represented to the masses (especially the Eclipse Awards graphics… OH GOD, 80s much?), and thus I see myself becoming the influential type of person I strive to be for whatever I wind up doing.

Furthermore, to be honest, anything and everything I feel strongly about becomes work for me. I pursue things I am passionate about like it is my job, as professional and as consistent as possible, which is probably why this blog is here and still running strong. Thanks for the good question!

  1. anotherfurlong said: Interesting! As of curiosity do you ever edit together horseracing videos for youtube? I have always loved editing, and if I had more time I would probably do it more often. :) Wish you luck on your future career!
  2. behindthecounterinasmalltown said: Good to hear! Racing could use some updating in many areas. Tv is one and done properly could really grow the sport.
  3. whatdoyoumeeeeean-howamidoing said: y unprofessional and that’s just not us, that’s just not horse racing (the unprofessionality). The industry needs more passionate, driven people as it can get.
  4. whatdoyoumeeeeean-howamidoing said: agree with you on how horse racing is misrepresented in the media these days. I went to the Breeders’ Cup this year and it was a fantastic and beautiful experience but there was such a lack of coordination between volunteers and it made it look reall
  5. whatdoyoumeeeeean-howamidoing said: Same here! I try to work the horses as much as I can (but I’m in college now and it’s increasingly harder to do that, and I need to go renew my license to do that) but I’m not receiving any income for my efforts. I aspire to train racehorses and I
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