Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week: Tonya Williams
Presented by Bravis Craft Mexican Kitchen and Luro Boots The Minnesota HBPA started the tradition several years ago of honoring weekly a groom that exemplifies the trade. Grooms are the backbone of racing, caring for the equine athletes. Much of their work goes unseen and largely unappreciated by the general public. Grooms are hands-on daily […]
Jayro Esquivel – Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week
Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week presented by Bravis Craft Mexican Kitchen and Luro Boots The Minnesota HBPA started the tradition several years ago of honoring weekly a groom that exemplifies the trade. Grooms are the backbone of racing, caring for the equine athletes. Much of their work goes unseen and largely unappreciated by the […]
Charlie Caballero – Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week
Each week, the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency, the organization that represents trainers, grooms and owners, honors a groom in a winner’s circle presentation. This is the fifth consecutive year that trainer Tony Rengstorf has been in the Top Five of the trainers’ standings. Tony knows you need good horses to be this successful. […]
Leonel Olguin – Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week
Each week, the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency, the organization that represents trainers, grooms and owners, honors a groom in a winner’s circle presentation. According to trainer Lynn Rarick, Leonel “Speedy” Olguin is a tremendous asset to her barn. Lynn says that Speedy takes great care of his horses, always thinking of their best […]
Rod Grzesik – Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week
Each week, the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency, the organization that represents trainers, grooms and owners, honors a groom in a winner’s circle presentation. This week the honored groom is Rod Grzesik. Rod is both a groom and the shedrow foreman for trainer Troy Bethke. According to Troy, Rod always gets to the barn […]
Jennifer Tourangeau – Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week
Each week, the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency, the organization that represents trainers, grooms and owners, honors a groom in a winner’s circle presentation. Hall of Fame trainer Mike Biehler consistently presides over one of the top barns at Canterbury Park. A big part of the success, according to Mike, is due to the […]
Aaron Rodriguez – Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week
Each week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency, the organization that represents trainers, grooms and owners, honors a groom in a winner’s circle presentation. This week’s honoree is Aaron Rodriguez. Back in 2009, Aaron Rodriguez walked into the Bernell Rhone barn looking for work. The Hall of Fame trainer hired him on the spot. […]
Noel and Sergio Trujillo– Minnesota HBPA Grooms of the Week
Each week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency, the organization that represents trainers, grooms and owners, honors a groom in a winner’s circle presentation. They’re the dynamic duo of the Tony Rengstorf barn. The Brothers’ Trujillo, Noel and Sergio. They are both so good at what they do, we have an unprecedented dead heat […]
Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week – Greg Pena
Each week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency, the organization that represents trainers, grooms and owners, honors a groom in a winner’s circle presentation. This week the honor goes to Greg Pena. Greg has been in horse racing for many years, working previously for trainer Doug Oliver. He currently is an essential member of […]
Rachel Lacount – Minnesota HBPA Groom of the Week
Each week the Minnesota Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Agency, the organization that represents trainers, grooms and owners, honors a groom in a winner’s circle presentation. This week the honor goes to Rachel Lacount. Rachel works for trainer Bruce Riecken. Little did Bruce know that when Rachel showed up on her first day of work, she […]
