Pablo Vargas checks that hay bags are ready and bandages are at hand.

Morning training starts before dawn.

A horse is led to the schooling gate.

Leg wraps protect a horse's legs during training.

Cold or not, training goes on.

During training hours, outrider Leuie Russell and Rolex stay alert for loose horses and riders in trouble.

An exercise rider visits with one of her charges . . .

. . . and then takes him to the track.

Students from nearby Gray Middle School visit Turfway each year after reading Seabiscuit in class.