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Michele Dollase

Carmel,IN

Summary

I have been raised in the horse business for over 40 years. I started from being raised on a large thoroughbred breeding farm in CA - to training along side with many Hall of Fame trainers in CA and KY. I was married to a Corey Nakatani, a Hall of Fame jockey for 15 years. I traveled all over the world with him at different racetracks, including Dubai, Japan, and Hong Kong. I have the background of managing people and a business for many years, being self employed for over 30 years. My understanding of budgets and money management are crucial for a successful business. I am currently working with track management, regulatory agencies and horseman in all capacities as the safety steward in Indiana. I understand the problems that we face today as an industry and will work aimlessly towards making horseracing safe and prosperous for the future. I am a horse woman who wants to help other horsemen across KY.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Officer

Indiana Horse Racing Commission
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
  • Enforcing and explaining to horseman, HISA safety rules and IHRC rules.
  • Overseeing horseman and horses during training and at races, for safety and integrity.
  • Working with track veterinarian with daily training reports. Also assist with injury and euthanasia reports.
  • Observe and assist with claim transfers in test barn.
  • Daily conversations with horseman, jockeys re training and racing.
  • Work with track superintendent re track safety measures and reports.

Equine Therapist

Self Employed
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Specializing in Acuscope therapy. Traveled to CA and KY treating racehorses for leading trainers at Santa Anita, Del Mar, Keeneland and Churchill Downs.

Racehorse Trainer

Self Employed
01.2014 - 12.2019
  • Had stable at San Luis Rey Training Center with 20-40 horses. My clients included two year olds and off the farm horses for: Richard Mandella, Carla Gaines, Dan Blacker and Gary Mandella. Owners included: Spendthrift Farm, Claiborne Farm, Calumet Farm, Bass Stables, Diamond A Racing, Fox Hill Farms, LNJ Foxwoods, Peter Blum TBs, Wertheimer & Frere.

Equine Therapist

Self Employed
01.2010 - 12.2013

Treated racehorses all over the country with an Acuscope and Myopulse therapy system. My clients included: Doug O'Neill, Ben Cecil, Simon Callaghan, Carla Gaines, Bob Baffert, John Sadler, Todd Pletcher, Steve Asmussen, Mike Stidham, Tom Albertrani, Graham Motion, Dale Romans, Craig Dollase, Wallace Dollase, John Shirreffs

Equine Rehab Farm Owner

Self Employed
06.2004 - 12.2010

Owned and operated lay-up farm with 30 horses. Clients included: Bill Mott, Bob Baffert, John Sadler, Dale Romans, Bobby Frankel, Todd Pletcher, Wallace Dollase

Assistant Trainer

Robert Frankel
03.2007 - 11.2007

Trained 40 2 year olds and older horses for Bobby Frankel at Keeneland and Churchill Downs. Clients included: Juddmonte Farms, Stonerside Stable and Stronach Stable.

Equine Rehab Farm Owner

Self Employed
01.1994 - 05.2004

Owned and operated a lay-up/rehab farm with 20 horses. Clients included: Bobby Frankel, John Sadler, Wallace Dollase, Richard Mandella, Ben Cecil, John Sheriffs

Horse Trainer

Self Employed
01.1989 - 05.1990

Trained horses for clients at Santa Anita and Del Mar. I was also assistant trainer for my father, who had a stable of 30 horses.

Assistant Trainer

Wallace Dollase
06.1984 - 12.1988

Assistant trainer for my father during high school and college. Raced at Santa Anita and Del Mar.

Education

No Degree - Equine Science

Cal Poly Polytechnic University
Pomona

High School Diploma -

Atascadero High School
Atascadero, CA
06.1985

Skills

Leader

Organized

Communication

Friendly

Self motivated

Loyal

Attention to detail

Enthusiastic

Certification

ROAP steward accreditaion

July 2021

Equine Acuscope/Myopulse therapist

January 2010

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Safety Officer

Indiana Horse Racing Commission
08.2022 - Current

Equine Therapist

Self Employed
01.2020 - 07.2022

Racehorse Trainer

Self Employed
01.2014 - 12.2019

Equine Therapist

Self Employed
01.2010 - 12.2013

Assistant Trainer

Robert Frankel
03.2007 - 11.2007

Equine Rehab Farm Owner

Self Employed
06.2004 - 12.2010

Equine Rehab Farm Owner

Self Employed
01.1994 - 05.2004

Horse Trainer

Self Employed
01.1989 - 05.1990

Assistant Trainer

Wallace Dollase
06.1984 - 12.1988

No Degree - Equine Science

Cal Poly Polytechnic University

High School Diploma -

Atascadero High School

ROAP steward accreditaion

July 2021

Equine Acuscope/Myopulse therapist

January 2010

Michele Dollase