Behind the Gate

Walter Craig and others as he learned the industry during his formative years at the (2.1).1’. He had a great deal of respect for Mike MacDonald and his accomplish— ments, “He always amazes me. He worked hard all his life. always on his mind. He has been down

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but he always bounces back. He always keeps his stable so clean and tidy. He has his horses in excellent condition. He comes here every Old Home Week and is a real professional. Mike is intelligent and on top of all aspects of the industry."

In a recent issue of "Hoe/Beats": Hall of Famer Ray Remmen stated. “In the cur— rent days of specialization. it is rare to

Jody Hennessey

find the complete horseman — the one who drives. trains and manages his own stable." jody agreed with this sentiment and preferred training but a few years

ago he preferred driving.

Jody‘s parents, Joe and Shirley raised their 10 children to work hard and be supportive of each other. “Shirley deserves a purple heart for putting up with all of us," Jody proudly asserted. He was justifiably proud of his parents and siblings. Down the road he hoped that he and Shelley could raise and break a couple of young horses so that Shelley could have some fun on the racetrack learning the training aspect of the game.

Glen Reynolds and jody Hennessey. Photo: Gordon Slaunwhite

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