Founder’s Log

Exclusive interviews, insider conversations, and expert insights from premier North American equine events and circuits, bridging the worlds of English, Western, and racing performance.

Choosing the Perfect Hat with Katie of Hats by Katie: Function, Fit, and Panache

Founder's Log, The Craft & Heritage /

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: *The Track-to-Luncheon Secret: A balance of function, fit, and panache. *On-Site Styling: Matching neutral tones with a wide-brim hat featuring a hunt motif. *The Perfect Hat in Three Words: “It makes you feel special.” The Art of Event Millinery: In the Booth with Hats by Katie During our trip through […]

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Equine Refined founder interviewing Thoroughbred trainer Paul McEntee on Baytown Bear trackside at Keeneland with a horse in the background

At the Rail at Keeneland: Trainer Paul McEntee on Public Access, World-Class Facilities, and Horsemanship at Its Finest

The Field & Ring, The Passport /

Executive Summary & Key Takeaways: The Open Barn Tradition: Racing as It Was Meant to Be Morning workouts at historic Keeneland Race Course capture a side of Thoroughbred culture that few sports allow: true, unfiltered proximity to the athletes and horsemen. Standing trackside alongside trainer Paul McEntee mounted on his fan-favorite grey gelding, Baytown Bear,

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