SWAPS
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Shammy Davis
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Since the coffin bone problem showed up after or during SWAPS' juvenile season, it is likely that the damage may have been caused by trauma. I wonder if an X-ray still exists. It would be neat to see it. As I posted to Louis on the General Forum, trauma induced founder is showing up more and more on OTTB's. I hope the new poly track will help. I have concluded that sealing sloppy tracks is a recipe for injury. Jockeys in WV and PA have recently refused to ride because of track surface conditions. Recent comments by Gary Stevens that Churchill Downs and othe tracks soup up their surfaces for big races to increase speed is problematic to the industry. As a retired farrier and long time horseman, I've always believed that the equine hoof is less durable than man would like to believe. One miss driven nail and little infection and the horse ends up in the rescue/auction system. SWAPS undeniably was the exception. Lucky for us.
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louis finochio
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Graydon worked as a groom for Rex Ellsworth, and he was the groom for SW filly Tipping Time by Commanding II.
Commanding II was a failure at stud and TT was his best superior runner.
Years ago when I met Graydon he invited me into TT stall and he showed me her conformation, I was thrilled that Graydon took the time to show me TT.
Graydon also worked for trainer Buster Millerck, trainer of Native Diver and Kissing George. Graydon is a responsible individual and a good groom.
When you take the tram tour at SA, you will find Graydon at trainer Roger Stein's barn and he groom's the 1st 5 TB next to Roger Stein's office.
Over the last 40 plus years Graydon has given me many true stories about the great TB that he has taken care of over the years. Its a pleasure to know such a wonderful person that will share this info with me.
Graydon is almost 65 years old now and will soon enter into retirement. May he have many of his best days ahead of him. Good Luck Graydon.
Commanding II was a failure at stud and TT was his best superior runner.
Years ago when I met Graydon he invited me into TT stall and he showed me her conformation, I was thrilled that Graydon took the time to show me TT.
Graydon also worked for trainer Buster Millerck, trainer of Native Diver and Kissing George. Graydon is a responsible individual and a good groom.
When you take the tram tour at SA, you will find Graydon at trainer Roger Stein's barn and he groom's the 1st 5 TB next to Roger Stein's office.
Over the last 40 plus years Graydon has given me many true stories about the great TB that he has taken care of over the years. Its a pleasure to know such a wonderful person that will share this info with me.
Graydon is almost 65 years old now and will soon enter into retirement. May he have many of his best days ahead of him. Good Luck Graydon.
Those without sin cast the first stone.
Louis Finochio
Louis Finochio