Name
Brian Raimonde – I am a lifelong resident of Ohio. I am a graduate of The Ohio State University. I have been active in the Ohio Breeding program as a farm manager since 1998.
In late 2005, I established Raimonde Farms, LTD, a 50 acre, multi-faceted operation located in Wooster, OH. Since then, I have personally become a breeder as well as an owner. We specialize in carefully selected matings, with our ultimate goal being to offer outstanding Ohio accredited as well as Ohio foaled prospects to potential owners. We also choose a few to keep and race for the farm as well. I have bred or co-bred the stakes winners Blanconia, Pat’s Karma, Lionistic and two time Ohio sprint champion Dia
voletto. I have also been closely involved with the breeding and foaling management of other stakes horses, such as Mo Don’t No, Edge of Night and Morestride to name a few.
I am continuously working to improve bloodlines and strengthen both areas of the Ohio breeding program. Currently, Raimonde Farms LTD stands Drill, Botswana Taps, Hostile Takeover and second year sire, Mr. Freeze. These quality stallions support the benchmark of the farm, the broodmare band. Thoughtfully chosen, these mares have produced the caliber of horses that will continue to cement longevity of racing in Ohio.
Cathy Gale – Let me start by saying I’m so excited for
the opportunity to be part of a team that not only increases awareness but offers opportunities for all Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners no matter the size of their farm.
I bring with me organizational skills and experience from working with the Ohio Dept. of Education in Advanced driving seminars along with years of experience hosting numerous seminars. I look forward to hosting events and seminars for thoroughbred breeders, Owners and their families ex: Youth Day a Thistledown and upcoming breeding seminar at Mahoning.
My love for breeding and racing started in 1979 at a Standardbred farm in Grafton, Ohio while still in high school. Long hours in the foaling barn, working with the yearlings and exercising horses on the farm track led me to my passion for Thoroughbreds.
Along with my husband Dan, we own and operate Phantom Farm. Our farm has produced extremely competitive horses for the Ohio program. I have been riding horses since the age of 8. I’m involved in many aspects of the horse industry: breeding, racing, barrel racing, and I was an outrider for standardbred racing. In 2010 the biggest outride event for me was for the Michigan Colt Stakes Silver Circuit which was very exciting. I barrel race and compete at regional, state, and national levels. World Qualifier 6 times; Finalist 4 times; winning go rounds 4 times; and finishing top 10 in my division 4 times. I have been the Huron Co. Fair Superintendent for the 4-H Equine program and Draft horse program for the past 12+ years.
Horse’s have helped me in many aspects of my life teaching me patience, responsibility and discipline. I firmly believe A great journey begins with a single step and for many of us we just need a nudge. I, along with O.T.B.O., would like to be part of that nudge!!
Richard Zielinski – I’m from North Ridgeville, Ohio. I have owned and trained horses in Ohio for 30 years.
The highlight of those years has been the opportunity to train Altissimo, a 3 time horse of the year. But I’m thankful for all of the opportunities I’ve had along the way.
I have trained for a lot of good people, who have devoted a great deal to this sport.I served for 12 years as a board member of the Ohio HBPA. During that time that many positive changes were enacted that benefitted horse racing in Ohio.
I am now looking forward to being a member of the OTBO board and will do anything in my power to help our industry continue to move forward in a positive way.