On the backstretch, men and women. Many from Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, and beyond. Walk the horses with care passed down through generations. Their hands reflect the knowledge of family traditions, where working with animals was part of daily…
He came seeking a better life, and in just a year and a half on the backstretch, he has found purpose in the quiet skill of wrapping horses’ legs. With each careful wrap, he protects the strength and spirit of the animals in his care.
He has been riding horses since he was ten, part of a proud family tradition that shaped his life from an early age. That tradition took him from his roots to the racetracks of Texas, where he built his name with dedication and skill.
Behind the roar of the grandstand and before the gates ever open, the backstretch beats with quiet strength. Here, the real rhythm of racing lives in the hands, voices, and footsteps of workers who rise before the sun and stay long after the track…
A young Hispanic woman takes great pride in her work on the backstretch. Every day, she walks the horses with steady hands and quiet confidence. To her, walking a horse isn't just a task, it's a responsibility she honors with care and respect.