March 2022 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN March 2022 Page 49 Press release Jack Fisher, a Hall of Fame trainer and a prominent member of the steeplechase community, has been re-elected president of the Temple Gwathmey Stee- plechase Foundation. Based in Monkton, Md., Fisher is continu- ing his role as president of the 501(c)3 non-profit after success- fully navigating the organization through two challenging years as a result of the pandemic. Fisher spearheaded the Foundation's 2020 fundraising campaign to purchase new EASYFIX fences for the National Steeplechase Association. He is also a member of the NSA board of directors. The Foundation’s Executive Committee also elected James A. Brodie as vice president. Brodie is a New Jersey steeplechase owner and has participated in the sport as a steward. Katherine Neilson, a Pennsylvania-based trainer of stakes winners over both hurdles and timber, was elected treasurer, while Michael E Hoffman, best known as the owner and rider of 2001 Mary- land Hunt Cup winner Solo Lord, was elected secretary. A Foundation priority in 2022 will be to provide continued support for the NSA's livestream- ing efforts, as the Association continues to seek new ways to bring the sport of steeplechasing to homes across America and Europe. In addition, the Foundation looks forward to continuing its support of amateur riders, safety, and the general promotion of the sport. Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Foundation Elects Officers care he gives to his horses. Henry’s horses are his top priority, and you can tell. We are lucky to have him working for us and appreciate everything he does.” Cano’s fellow caretakers wrote, “His horses are always look- ing good and are well behaved. He has a special good hand with the young colts, and he educates them to be perfect behaved horses. In the barn he is the guy who always has his things done perfectly, but when- ever you drop by, he always has the time for a chat. He is always in a good mood and is a good support for his colleagues.” A seven-member panel of former caretakers selected Cano the winner of the Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year Award. Cano received a cash prize of $1,000 as well as transportation, hotel and meal costs for the USHWADan Patch Awards banquet in Orlando, Fla., held February 20, where he was recognized and presented with a trophy. A total of 18 caretakers were nominated for the Fair Island Farm Caretaker of the Year Award. All nominated caretakers will receive a certificate recogniz- ing their accomplishments. Harness Writers Name Henry Cano Caretaker of the Year (Continued from page 46)