Managing horse stables isn't an easy business. ... If you keep your horse stable small and add value to attract customers, you'll be more likely to make a profit.

Small horses, big hearts. Visitors may encounter ducks, chickens, guinea fowl, African pygmy hedgehogs, miniature horses, miniature cows, miniature donkeys and a zorse. DAVID TEMPLETON.

“Small stables are the backbone of horse racing, like small businesses are the backbone of America,” Radke said. “Everybody wants to see the small guy succeed — at least I do. ...

Barba learned much from Gregson, whose horse Gato Del Sol won the 1982 Kentucky Derby at odds of 21-1. Among the lessons Gregson taught Barba was to appreciate your horses.