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This short documentary follows Shanin Quashie, a lifelong horselover who has discovered more about the horseracing industry over the past decade after adopting and rehabilitating multiple off-the-track thoroughbreds herself. Watch as she and her daughter go through the many layers that they have uncovered, unveiling some of the lifelong effects that the human-made racing industry and greed culture has on these beautiful athletes both physically and mentally. With help from professional equine masseuse, Janet Jacobe, further tap into what they have learned to remedy some of these ailments.
Director Biography - Sydney Quashie
Sydney Quashie is a first-time filmmaker. After having a passion for media and storytelling her whole life, she worked on her craft during her time at Virginia Commonwealth University. This short documentary is a result of that time, being her Capstone Project. This marks the beginning of what is yet to come.
- Year2025
- Runtime11:11
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereWorld
- DirectorSydney Quashie
- ScreenwriterSydney Quashie
- ProducerSydney Quashie
- CastJanet Jacobe, Shanin Quashie, Sydney Quashie
- EditorGrace Emerson
This short documentary follows Shanin Quashie, a lifelong horselover who has discovered more about the horseracing industry over the past decade after adopting and rehabilitating multiple off-the-track thoroughbreds herself. Watch as she and her daughter go through the many layers that they have uncovered, unveiling some of the lifelong effects that the human-made racing industry and greed culture has on these beautiful athletes both physically and mentally. With help from professional equine masseuse, Janet Jacobe, further tap into what they have learned to remedy some of these ailments.
Director Biography - Sydney Quashie
Sydney Quashie is a first-time filmmaker. After having a passion for media and storytelling her whole life, she worked on her craft during her time at Virginia Commonwealth University. This short documentary is a result of that time, being her Capstone Project. This marks the beginning of what is yet to come.
- Year2025
- Runtime11:11
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereWorld
- DirectorSydney Quashie
- ScreenwriterSydney Quashie
- ProducerSydney Quashie
- CastJanet Jacobe, Shanin Quashie, Sydney Quashie
- EditorGrace Emerson