In Kentucky, many working horse farms employ fencing with three boards or planks. It is serviceable and functional, and is easily the most economical way of keeping one’s horses. But for a select few farms, the fence of choice is one with four boards. The ‘fourth board’ is not just a sign of opulence; it is a symbol of one’s uncompromising dedication to quality. A four-board fence is a testament that the farm owner is totally committed to raising the best horses possible, and that he or she will dedicate whatever resources are necessary to that end.

Four-Board Stables was founded for racing enthusiasts interested in pursuing that same level of excellence. The Four-Board philosophy is based upon time-honored and proven truisms that have produced talented runners for generations of owners. There are no cut corners: we hold that paying attention to detail and treating each horse in our stable as an individual – and not as an asset in a larger corporate portfolio – pays off in successful performances on the track.

There are no guarantees in racing, of course, and some times the best-laid plans go unrewarded. But by utilizing skills derived from a lifelong involvement in the Kentucky racing and breeding industries, we at Four-Board Stables believe we can identify viable racehorses that will provide unforgettable thrills and memories for the most discriminating of owners.

That is the Four-Board commitment to its owners. And we feel strongly that, in racing, it is the only way.