Tim Schofield - Tim was also born and raised in Camden, he has worked on the track since he got out of school. Tim joined us in 1992 and has been our barn foremen for the past five years. Tim has rubbed such SW”S as Champion ACTION THIS DAY, OBI WAN KENOBI, MOONLIGHT DANCER, GO FOR GLAMOUR, GRAND MINIT, and RIDE THE RAILS. Including 2009 multiple stakes placed Ouchy Night.
Julio Gondola - Originally from Panama , Julio came to the US during the 1970's. He worked on the track for Peter Howe, Frank Martin and Bob Baffert. Julio has been with us since 2000. Julio lives on the farm, above his own barn. Julio has rubbed Louisiana Champion and Grade I winner HAPPY TICKET, Graded stakes winner’s LIKE A HERO, ALOHA BOLD, TETON FOREST, MIGHTY MILITARY, PIRATE’S BITE, and recent 2008 Derby prospect ELYSIUM FIELDS. This year Julio has had multiple stakes winner TURFISTE, and stakes placed Vivi’s Book.
John Johnson (Tojo) - ‘Tojo’ was born and raised in Camden. Though not originally a race tracker, Tojo worked as a steel worker for General Dynamics, building submarines in Groton, Conn. But the life of the racetrack called, and he began working for Frank Whiteley. After many years of traveling with the horses from track to track, Tojo wanted to stay in Camden year around and came to work for us 1995. Tojo has rubbed Graded stakes winner’s SIPHONIZER, FIVE STAR DAY, THATSWHATIMEAN, CHRISTMAS LILY, and BEAU DARE.
Brain Hart (Moxie) - Originally from Scotland, ‘Moxie’ came over in the early ‘90's to work for Andrea King. From there he moved on to Kip Elser’s Kirkwood Stables. After many years of traveling to all the 2yo sales, Moxie preferred staying home in Camden. Moxie came to us in 1995, as an assistant trainer, he has handled, broken and ridden almost every horse that has come through our stable.
Blackberry (Black Lab)
was born and raised in Camden, she is 15 years old and has never missed a day of work. Blackberry, though much slower than her younger partner oversees the entire operation.
Lizzie (Yellow Lab)
was born and raised in Lexington, KY. Lizzie appropriately arrived on a Sallee Horse van five years ago from Darby Dan farm. Lizzie is the guard dog of the barn.
Stitch (Welsh Corgi)
was born in Boykin, SC before coming to us. Better known as the Queen of the barn, she truly supervises everyone, people, horses and cats.
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