Edited Press Release
Caitlin Yelick, a Lexington-based equestrian professional with extensive experience in Thoroughbred aftercare, sport horse development, client relations and equine business management, has been appointed as the new executive director of The Secretariat Center.
The recipient of a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Management with an Equine Emphasis from the University of California, Davis, Yelick later came to Kentucky to start yearlings at Juddmonte Farms, where she has spent much of the last decade.
In 2020, with the help of Carrie and Craig Brogden, Yelick founded and developed an OTTB aftercare program through Machmer Hall in Paris, Kentucky. The program has placed approximately 15 to 20 horses per year for the last 5 1/2 years and has earned a strong reputation for thoughtful horse evaluation, careful matching, and continued support for horses and their new owners.
“Caitlin brings the ideal combination of hands-on horsemanship, Thoroughbred industry knowledge, business experience, and genuine passion for aftercare,” said Whitney Allen, Board President of the Secretariat Center. “Her proven ability to evaluate, develop, market, and place Thoroughbreds, along with her strong relationships across the racing and sport horse communities, make her exceptionally well suited to lead the Secretariat Center into its next chapter.”
Added Yelick: “The Secretariat Center represents everything I believe in. I have spent my career advocating for the Thoroughbred's ability to succeed beyond the track, and I am honored to continue that work through an organization with such an important platform. My goal is to deepen relationships across the racing and sport horse communities, strengthen support for horses in transition, and help even more Thoroughbreds find the second careers they deserve.”
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