Secretariat’s Legacy
Patricia McQueen is the author of Secretariat’s Legacy, the only book to document the great horse’s influence as a sire. For 2023, Secretariat’s Legacy received a first-ever Honorable Mention in the prestigious Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award competition, which annually showcases excellence in books related to the Thoroughbred industry. An award-winning journalist and photographer who spent nearly 40 years photographing Thoroughbreds across North America, Patricia has also received a Photojournalism Award from the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, an Eclipse Award Honorable Mention in Photography, and a Media Award from the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling. As a graduate of the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program, she is a recipient of the John K. Goodman Alumni Award. A portion of the proceeds from book sales during the Symposium will benefit the RTIP Scholarship Fund.
Jane Heart Jewelry
Jane Heart Jewelry has been manufacturing and marketing equestrian jewelry since 1994. Owned by Peggy Jane Matzie, the company produces jewelry that is completely original in design and accurately portrays various horse breeds and disciplines. She offers specialty lines featuring famous Thoroughbreds, including Secretariat, Man o’ War, American Pharoah, Justify, Barbaro, Authentic, Cody's Wish and Seize the Grey. All pieces are cast, hand-fabricated and hand-polished by a master silversmith located in the USA. A portion of the proceeds from jewelry sales during the Symposium will benefit the RTIP Scholarship Fund.