Thunder Road Stables

09/07/2026

“The only thing tougher than the farm is the farmer”. Happy Labor Day from Thunder Road Stables to all the farmers out there who know there are no such thing as holidays and weekends in this occupation. A huge thank you to the staff at Thunder Road! We are truly blessed with the best of the best who go above and beyond everyday.

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

It was a Training Double Win for Rizzo Racing of Thunder Road Stables last week! Congratulations Mike!

09/02/2026

As a two time cancer survivor, I know there is strength in numbers when it comes to feeling normal again. As a horse owner, and now barn owner, I can attest to the power of healing through horses. If you are a cancer patient, survivor or the family member of one, please consider attending these equine therapy sessions being held at Thunder Road Stables on September 23, 30th and October 7th. There is no riding involved and you need not have any experience with horses. Come see for yourself how horses can bring you healing.

09/01/2026

Our Horse of the Month for September is…. Artic Storm Cat!

When asked about Artic, his proud owner, Alison, gave the following information:

Artic’s Horse of the Month profile:

Artic Storm Cat

Age/breed:
12 years old
Thoroughbred or OTTB (Off the Track Thoroughbred)

How did Artic become a part of the family (his back story and how he went from racehorse to your personal horse)?

Eight years ago I discovered Artic randomly at a barn my daughter Maddie was taking riding lessons at. I happened to see him in a stall and thought he was the most beautiful horse I had ever seen and inquired about him. I learned that he was a rare white Thoroughbred who was on stall rest because he was recovering from knee surgery. Artic had fractured his knee at his fifth and final race at Belmont. During his recovery period his owner needed to sell Artic and somehow I convinced my husband that we needed him to be part of our family!

If Artic had a theme song, what would it be?

I don’t know what his theme song would be but I know when I hear the song Joy of My Life by Chris Stapleton, I think of Artic because he brings me so much happiness.

Biggest personality trait.

Artic is a character. He just wants to have fun and for everyone to be happy.

If Artic was human, what would his occupation be?

Probably a professional taste tester!

Thunder Road Stables has no doubt Artic would make a fantastic taste tester, as he steals both treats and hearts!

Pictured here is a picture of Artic in spring of 2026, and before one of his races at Belmont in 2017.

08/28/2026

We have a winner! We are so proud of trainer/owner Mike Rizzo and his beautiful 3 year old filly, Gold Star Mazikeen, on their win at Monticello on August 19th! Look at that finish line photo! She finished strong! She’s definitely one to keep an eye on. She’s got a great career ahead of her under the expert training and care of Mike!

08/27/2026

The WiFi signal is not strong enough to reach my farmhouse office today, so I “set up shop” in the barn loft to be close to the router. Max the Barn Cat finds office work to be exhausting!!

08/27/2026

In addition to a boarding facility for horses of all disciplines, many do not realize we also have a training barn and track for harness racing horses. Thunder Road is particularly proud of this handsome fella, Manalou, who, after taking 7 months off to rehab an injury, took second at a race last week at the Meadowlands. Manor Lou is back and better than ever thanks to the kindness, paitence and knowledge of his trainers, Freddy and Thomas Corelli. While some trainers may have pushed for a quicker comeback and risked re-injury, in the training barn of Thunder Road Stables, the welfare of the horse comes first. Well done, Manor Lou and Corelli’s. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this amazing horse! Oh, and did I mention he’s just as sweet as he is fast? Such a good boy!

08/22/2026

We are happy to welcome Norm and his mom, Erin, to Thunder Road Stables! Norm has settled in nicely in to a field of geldings and is a big sweetheart! So happy to have Norm and Erin come aboard!