In this episode of The Business of Pet Care, host Dara Forleo sits down with racehorse trainer Rachel Sells of RLS Racing to reveal what it actually takes to operate a professional Thoroughbred racing stable while keeping the horse at the center of every decision.

Rachel explains that her approach to owners begins with a clear principle: she advocates for the horse first, building her business through honesty, trust, and word-of-mouth relationships.

• (00:00:01) - Introduction to the Show and Guest
• (00:01:17) - Rachel's Daily Life as a Racehorse Trainer
• (00:04:05) - Building the Business and Trust with Owners
• (00:06:36) - Rachel's Path into Horse Racing
• (00:09:24) - Favorite Racehorses and Personal Stories
• (00:11:48) - Break and Show Promo
• (00:12:50) - A Typical Training Day Explained
• (00:16:01) - Training Track, Pool, and Recovery Tools
• (00:18:12) - Reading Horses and Individualized Training
• (00:21:08) - Managing a Large Stable and Mental Load
• (00:23:37) - Break and Show Promo
• (00:24:10) - Debunking Myths About Racehorse Care
• (00:28:18) - Naming Horses and Emotional Bonds
• (00:29:07) - Industry Changes and HISA Regulations
• (00:32:26) - Breaking Into Horse Racing
• (00:36:12) - Break and Show Promo
• (00:36:43) - Difficult Conversations and Owner Expectations
• (00:39:39) - Business Pressures and Rising Costs
• (00:41:43) - Staffing, Seasons, and Life on the Circuit
• (00:46:46) - Favorite Horses and Closing Thoughts