Stacie Clark grew up in the racing industry and worked as a jockey in the 1990s. She also worked in film and television for Woodbine Racetrack and others before turning her focus to the development of racehorse retirement initiatives. Get to know her take on racing and life in general in the fun Q&A below.

What I do for a living: Operations consultant with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

What I like about Thoroughbred racing: Everything, I really couldn’t pick a favorite part.

If I wasn’t in my current job, I would be a: Ski instructor

Best advice to someone considering becoming a Thoroughbred owner: Surround yourself with good people and have a safe exit plan for your horses.

Clark on the slopes (Courtesy Stacie Clark)

My top three favorite racetracks in order: Santa Anita, Del Mar, Ascot, Saratoga Race Course

Most influential person in my career: Mike Rogers 

My out-of-the-box idea for Thoroughbred racing: Be kind 

Other sports/teams I follow: Ski racing, mountain biking, trail running 

My favorite athletes of all time: Lyndsey Vaughn; Bode Miller; Kilian Jornet; Tyler, Owen, and Elli Clark 

What book(s) I am reading or have recently read: “Hillbilly Elegy,” “Educated” 

Favorite bagazines: Ski, Dwell 

Hobbies away from Thoroughbred racing: Running, skiing, riding my horse, yoga 

Favorite movies: “Spotlight,” “Oceans 11,” “The Matrix” ... oh, and “Elf”  

Favorite TV shows I watch: “Schitts Creek,” “The Crown” 

Favorite foods: “Anything without a mom.” 

Favorite vacation spot: Rossland, British Columbia 

Favorite musician/band: Tragically Hip., Lady Gaga, U2, Pink ... lately NM 

Favorite actor: Ever? Daniel Day Lewis; currently Bradley Cooper 

Five websites I visit daily: Thoroughbred  Aftercare Alliance, Facebook, VRBO, Weather Channel, random selection of  horse racing/breeding  ones … 

Clark's dogs enjoying nature (Courtesy Stacie Clark)

I’d like to have dinner with the following three people inside racing: Bode Miller, Bob (and Jill) Baffert, Vinnie Viola 

I’d like to have dinner with the following three people outside of racing: Lyndsey Vaughn, Steven Spielburg, David Suzuki (geeky I know) 

Best racetrack food can be found at: Santa Anita, Keeneland 

Accomplishment I am most proud of: Don’t know 

My philosophy on life: Be kind 

Things I collect: Dogs

Favorite charities: TAA, SOS Kids, all TAA accredited ones! 

Favorite authors: Thich Nhat, Jon Krakauer 

Favorite animal other than a horse: Dogs 

Favorite non-Thoroughbred racing sports event I have attended: Hockey games, ski races, bike racing, trail running races 

Three words that define what Thoroughbred racing means to me: Misunderstood, amazing, humbling 

Top three fashion brands you prefer to wear: Brands? Hmmm … just has to be cotton and/or something comfy. 

Favorite month of the year: October 

What apps are on your phone: Trailforks, Strava, DJI GO, Splice, Fantasy 

Favorite summer cocktail: Champagne 

Favorite winter cocktail: Champagne

Clark with trainer Bob Baffert (Courtesy Stacie Clark)

Favorite all-time racehorse: Lure 

Favorite race horse currently competing: Winx 

Favorite international racing event: Ascot 

Three ways to attract more fans to the sport: Treat the fan like they are important too, have a safe exit plan for horses after racing, find a way to get them (the fan) closer to the horses  

What do you drive for a car? Usually a rental 

What’s your favorite gym exercise? Running

Who will win the Super Bowl this year? A football team 

Esports: Yay or nay? Nay 

Favorite restaurant: Rafters 

Last TV series you binge-watched was: “The Crown” 

College or pro football: College