Setting Your Horse Up for Every Next-Jump
Heels: DOWN and OUT in front of you!!!
Blythe Miller
Blythe Miller’s Advice
Category: Journeyman Jockeys
FGCC Tyrany
“…And that is why our press was protected by the First Amendment– the only business in America specifically protected by the Constitution…”
-JFK
A Letter sent to the Tyrants of the Florida Gaming Control Commission
After experiencing the abuse of power and Conduct Unbecoming by these three men:
Our office sent the following letter to the Florida Gaming Control Commission:
Law Office of Lonesome Glory Publications
February 4, 2024
RE: Case #O33B46A22Z-24
As a former Jockeys Guild member and journalist, I am dedicated to the integrity of our sport.
On or about February 2, 2024 at Tampa Bay Downs, (located at 11225 Race Track Rd N Tampa, FL 33626 United States), a thoroughbred horse owner informed me that he politely asked two men who were wearing the FGCC insignia on their shirts who they were.
The above mentioned owner informed me that the two men laughed at him “smugly,” then, walked away.
These are the two men:
A Leveled-Up Experience
There are moments when an athlete experiences this:
Not “Doing” it:
and learning from it.
… the feeling of floating-
watching it all happen as
from the outside,
looking-in;
(Like watching a movie)
… not doing it,
but watching your body do it
Horse Racing in Decline
My decision to retire began on my way to the track on a horse for John Servis.
The Horse Racing Industry Is In Decline!
We were living the dream- I was getting paid top-dollar to ride for one of the top trainers- part of a formidable, respected team.
Be Spontaneous
“If you don’t keep them guessing, they’re never going to find out.”
Chip Van Hassel
Push Past that Stride
The Teaser of Fate
Push those last ten strides,
Chip Van Hassel
but always have your finish line
beyond that.
Give more love and understanding,
yet tease these moments of fate!
Chi Peace
Manifesting the Horse’s power into my hands as Peace. Even muscle strain is peace and is void of conflict.
Breath for peace.
The monk, always at peace, keeps a clear mind, so he can react and act without judgement.
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Your “Why?”
Be the beam of Light.
What Is Your, “Why,”?
What Drove You When You Were Younger?
What was your, “why,” when you were in high school?
Dakkuan
Did your, “why,” since then change?
If so, why?
Does your original, “why,” still suit you?
Chip’s Top Horses
“Jewel In the Crown”
1984 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Open Sky-Ride
Last time I rode in the rain was everyday.
Dakkuan
Duty of the Master
“…I am neither the champion nor the apologist of our Society; and that my opinion of its merits is the less liable to the imputation of partiality that I do not attempt to conceal or palliate the defects it is our common object to correct.”
John Fitzhenry TOWNSEND, LLD.
Cigar in the 1995 Breeders’ Cup
“…followed by Tinner’s Way and Concern is still last; three furlongs to go. CIGAR!!! Cigar Makes His Move; and he Sweeps to the lead with a dramatic rush!”
Allen Paulson named most of his racehorses after aircraft check points and aviation terms.
“Cigar,” is a mnemonic that refers to a pre-takeoff checklist performed by Untied States Air Force pilots. It stands for:
• Controls
• Instruments
• Gas
• Airplane secure
• Run-up.
The Day the Crossed Sojourn Began
“I’m giving you the last bit of cash I have.”
His name is Chaplin Bob Miller. I cold-called him, asking for help one day. When he returned my call, he was driving back from the airport with his wife; they had just arrived home from Cuba.
Bob was warm and inviting. He understood my situation. He had a lot on his plate at the time, but he took a couple of moments to meet with me and briefly listen to my quandary. Little did he know, I hadn’t told him
Continue reading “The Day the Crossed Sojourn Began”Trick Or Treason!
“…The change that has occurred within the racing industry is not something that is lasting.”
-Retired Journeyman, Christopher Van Hassel
I had always planned to train racehorses after I retired from my riding career, but I had not predicted that the racing business would change the ways in which it has. The change that has occurred within the racing industry is not something that is lasting. Why do I say that?
Continue reading “Trick Or Treason!”Legendary horse racing announcers share Kentucky Derby memories
Tom Durkin, Dave Johnson, Larry Collmus and Mike Battaglia share their favorite memories of calling the Kentucky Derby over the years.
Rich Strike
Daily Focus
Week of September 25, 2022
Right Supraspinatus connected to “back” of the Triceps; to Inner Lats, pushing down to “Squeeze with Lower Leg;” (in to, “foot Triangles,”culminating in the Sacral Chakra
Dakkuan
Population Control
“The reason I don’t have children is because everybody has them.”
Rusty Shaw
Success
“Success is like being pregnant; everybody says, ‘congratulations,’ but nobody knows how many times you got fucked!”
Essence of the Fellow Craft Degree
“…because their Beehive Mind has absolutely corrupted the Craft…”
The essence of the FC Degree is the ablative of means through which Masters operate.
Continue reading “Essence of the Fellow Craft Degree”Shaolin Mind-set
“Be Water, my friend.”
“Always On.”
Bruce Lee
Daily mantra
Lower leg squeeze;
Lower Legs ‘down-and-out’ (Blythe Miller)
Pressing Down (as in horse stance) Plus Inward Dynamic Tension”
Dakkuan
Sometimes
“You’ve got to lose to win”
Chip Van Hassel
Faith, Hope and,… Stupidity
Kicked in the Winners’ Circle
Play video:
If You’re not Improving Somebody Else’s Life Today, You are not making a Difference.
“Don’t let it bother you. Everyday, we wake up; and everyday it’s a choice.”
Robby Albarado
The Perfect Ride by Gary Stevens
Thoroughbred Change
“The change that has occurred within the racing industry is not something that is lasting. Why do I say that? Because the change is in the function of racing in our culture, not our culture’s function in racing.”
Chip Van Hassel
Instinct to Transcend
Our instincts allow us to transcend the words in our head.
Chip Van Hassel
Condense Your Breath.
Muscular Tension is Not Controlled through Breathing.
Dakkuan
Increase your Cardiovascular Pressure and your Muscular power separately, but together.
James Lopez: Journeyman Jockey, Gentleman and Brother
Anyone would give their last dollar to James Lopez. Whenever you knew you were in his presence, that forever made you feel good. Any time I have ever thought of you, love was the only thing I could feel.
You live on
Forever and Ever.
1st Corinthians 13:13
“ … now these three things remain:
faith, hope and love.
But the greatest of these is love.“
Mantra of the Month, November, 2020
Inner Triceps push down
Motivation
Steps To Applying for a Racetrack Employee Occupational License
November 12, 2024
FL925184Z
DEPARTMENT: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION (DBPR)
PROFESSION: Racetrack Employee Occupational License
Steps:
Continue reading “Steps To Applying for a Racetrack Employee Occupational License”Are You Having Licensing Issues with Florida Racetracks?
If the Florida Gaming Control Commission ever denies your license for, “failure to complete an application,” … Read this!
Experience of Licensing Issues with Florida Racetracks:
1 When obtaining your license to work at Tampa Bay Downs, pay the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) $37.25 to be fingerprinted, then, pay the FGCC $80.00 to process that application with those fingerprints.