If you’ve been around horses, you know they can be a lesson in learning how to handle frustration. Unfortunately for me, I’ve had a lot of the frustration in the last month though it has come with bright spots.

When I last left you, I had just transitioned over to a new trainer and that part of this journey has gone great. I’ve learned a ton from her and feel like I’m improving with every lesson, though that improvement is coming slower than we’d like.

This post has always been one of our most popular on Valentine’s Day, so we’re doing it all over again this year. When you think horse racing, it’s usually the horses, the betting, and the entertainment that come to mind. But the racetrack can also be the site of a lasting romance. Here are some of the most “awwwww”-inspiring couples in the sport on this Valentine’s Day.