by Tracy Tarantino

New Egypt, NJ — On Sunday (May 20), Sleepy Hollow Stables in New Egypt, New Jersey, hosted a benefit trail ride for breast cancer research.

Photo courtesy of Tracy Tarantino

Rusty’s Martini boasted pink ribbons and décor in support of breast cancer research.

The warm, sunny spring day allowed for many Standardbreds to join the trail ride for the cure in the beautiful acres of Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area.

Among the Standardbreds that participated were Jacqueline Ingrassia’s retired standout performer Goalfish. Other retired Standardbreds who rode for the cure were Lella Mongomery and her horse Billy Bulletproof, Suzanne D’Ambrose with Independent Act, Tracy Tarantino with Southern Walton, Linda DePinto and Rusty’s Martini, Terry Keynton and Osbourne Shy Cam, and Cathy Hoey-Larson with Chowder House.

All of the Standardbreds who participated are retired pacers and trotters except for one mare, Rusty’s Martini, who is presently owned and trained by Michael Fiumenero. She is a current claiming pacing mare whose time in between races includes pleasure riding, with this event being her first trail ride. Rusty’s Martini came to the ride the trail for the cure boasting pink ribbons and décor in support of breast cancer research.