El Vendaje de Orgullo (The Wrap of Pride)
Title
El Vendaje de Orgullo (The Wrap of Pride)
Description
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.
Though new to the work, he approaches it with dedication and respect. His hands move with steady confidence, and he takes pride in knowing that what he does matters and that his small, precise task helps keep the horses safe, sound, and ready to run.
In the stable’s early light, he finds joy in these moments where skill, care, and pride come together in every wrap.
Though new to the work, he approaches it with dedication and respect. His hands move with steady confidence, and he takes pride in knowing that what he does matters and that his small, precise task helps keep the horses safe, sound, and ready to run.
In the stable’s early light, he finds joy in these moments where skill, care, and pride come together in every wrap.
Creator
Andrea Marroquin
Rights
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Format
Color digital photograph
Type
Still image
Original Format
Color digital photograph
Files
Citation
Andrea Marroquin, “El Vendaje de Orgullo (The Wrap of Pride),” The Keeneland Library, accessed September 9, 2026, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/1268.