The Horse Show: S5E12 - Equestrian Legend, Julie Krone
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This week’s guest is record breaking jockey Julie Krone who fought, literally and figuratively, with fierce determination to establish her career in a male dominated sport. Her accomplishments take a...
show moreIn 1993 Krone became the first woman to drive home a Triple Crown winner. She retired in April of 1999 an in 2000 became the first female jockey to be enshrined in the National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame as well as other Halls of Fame. Julie reflects with pride but doesn’t dwell on her many achievements, which include being inducted into four Hall of Fames among other numerous awards. Being a mother of a teenage daughter is her priority today and making time to give back to the sport with the Julie Krone Junior Jockey Camp. In Julie's words: 'I want this to be a lesson to all kids everywhere. If the stable gate is closed, climb the fence.'
Host: Chris Stafford
Podcast length: 49 mins
Sponsors: Hyland's Earache Drops
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