Evangeline Downs

This is the final project from my photojournalism class.

I chose to focus on racehorse trainers, and others who devote their lives to the animals, and the life they live behind the scenes of a nationally prominent racetrack. I wanted to capture the passion and truth of those who work day and night for these racehorses and their own fascinating stories.

However, the project evolved into what it is now.

Breaking, originally uploaded by erinparker.

Morning Routine, originally uploaded by erinparker.

In the Paddock, originally uploaded by erinparker.

A Burst of Energy, originally uploaded by erinparker.

Warm Up, originally uploaded by erinparker.

With the Farrier, originally uploaded by erinparker.

Final Instructions, originally uploaded by erinparker.

"And They're Off!", originally uploaded by erinparker.

The Wash Down (Doing Away with the Mud), originally uploaded by erinparker.

June Melancon Racing Stable, originally uploaded by erinparker.

As the project began coming together, I realized that the story was more about the horses, and their role at the racetrack, with those who work around them adding to their stories.