Caitlin Yelick
Executive Director

Caitlin Yelick is a Lexington-based equestrian with extensive experience in Thoroughbred aftercare, sport horse development, client relations and equine business management. After many years working with show horses, Caitlin shifted her focus over to the racing industry, working at Juddmonte Farms developing young Thoroughbreds and laying foundations for successful racehorses, including countless graded stakes winners. While working at Juddmonte, she simultaneously started and developed her own Thoroughbred after care program through Machmer Hall in Paris, KY earning a strong reputation for thoughtful horse evaluation, careful matching, and continued support for horses and their new owners.  Caitlin has always had an affinity for Thoroughbreds and has dedicated her career to ensuring they get the second career they deserve.  She strives to deepen the relationships across the sport horse and racing communities, strengthen support for horses in transition and aims to continue advancing the Center’s mission and expanding its impact.

Anna Lowell
Equine Program Director and Trainer

Anna’s love for horses started when she was young, and by the time she turned 7, she couldn’t wait to start riding. Her parents thought it might just be a phase, but it quickly became a lifestyle. Growing up in Northern Illinois, she began showing in the Hunter/Jumper world and even got her first Thoroughbred, which sparked a lifelong passion for the breed.

Anna took her horse to college with her, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in equine teaching and training from Lake Erie College. After college, she moved to Texas, teaching lessons and working with her own group of training horses, including a very special Thoroughbred she bought straight off the track. With lots of patience and care, she trained him up to the National Derby level before finding him the perfect new home with a young rider, teaching her the ropes.

Anna has always had a soft spot for Thoroughbreds and loves being involved in their aftercare. “Watching them transition from the track, adapt to a whole new way of life, and eventually find their person and niche is incredibly rewarding,” she says.

Caroline Noneman

Farm Operations and Facilities Manager

With over 14 years of experience riding and working with horses, Caroline brings both lifelong passion and hands-on expertise to her role at the Secretariat Center. She began riding at the age of nine and has since developed a deep understanding of equine care, stable management, and the horse–human connection. Caroline graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Equine Science and Management. She began her journey at the Secretariat Center as an intern before transitioning into a part-time role and eventually joining the team full-time. Her academic background, combined with her hands-on experience within the organization, allows her to effectively support daily farm operations while coordinating equine activities that create meaningful experiences for visitors. Her dedication, attention to detail, and genuine love for horses are evident in every aspect of her work.