Sarah O’Callaghan cleans the horse’s tack to begin a long day of training. Taken Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
George tacks up his mount to take out to the track. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
A horse gallops by on his early morning workout. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
Pepe cools off a horse after training in the hot sun. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
Sarah administers the horse’s vitamins and supplements every day to ensure health and performance. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
Ricky Griffith (trainer) and Sarah (rider) make sure the horse is in good condition to run a race. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
George prepares the feed for the animals to be eaten at the end of the day. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
A mascot entertains the kids at the track while waiting for the races to begin. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
A jockey prepares his horse for the race in the paddock. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
Patiently waiting for the races to begin, a jockey atop his horse. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
Grooms lead their tired, sweaty horses off the track after the race. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
The paddock of Gulfstream Racetrack is surrounded by bars and restaurants and beautiful scenery. Feb. 2015, Gulfstream Racetrack. Photo by: Laura O’Callaghan
This photo essay was conducted about mid-February last year (2015), I went down to Fort Lauderdale, FL to visit my horse trainer sister, Sarah O’Callaghan. While down there I took the opportunity to capture the magic of thoroughbred horse racing.
Laura Ω 