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Breeding, raising and racing Arabian horses is a lifestyle for us at Hickory Lane Farms, Inc. It's a family affair we share with our children, grandchildren and our ever-growing family of friends who share our dreams for the Arabian breed.


Greeting new foals in the spring is one of the sweetest memories made at the farm. Fritz's daughter, Tracey, with a foal by Hickory Lane Farms Inc. senior stallion, Count Galagor+.


A Family Affair

Above left: Fancy and fast, broodmares and babies frolic in the pastures. Above right: Tom Porter and Tom Fritz help in the morning routine- leading mares and babies out after breakfast.


Which Direction?

With so much activity with mares, foals, stallions, and our racing horses, we're headed in many directions at once. But when the awards are presented, we know we're on the right path!


A Day at the Races

In the number 3 saddling stall at Mount Pleasant Meadows is our seasoned racehorse Gard Your Spades. (now sold)

Julie Fritz and Mario Fritz, standing left (no relation to owners Joyce and Tom Fritz, right).

 The suspense and anticipation before a race is excitement that only increases watching your horse travel to the starting gates in the post parade.

Below is Champs Proof in the post parade before his very first race. He's a winner now!


Julie and Mario are the jockey and trainer who have had such outstanding success with the Hickory Lane Farms, Inc. racehorses. Having trusted horsemen like this as a part of the Hickory Lane Farms, Inc. racing endeavors adds extra life to our racing experience. With a solid team effort we increase our odds! As a bonus, the relationships built between trainers and owners in honor of the horse can be priceless.
Nothing compares to the thrill of having your horse finish first. The win photos we collect don't begin to tell the whole story of the process it took to get there- but the memories they recall are a part of us forever!


Back at the Farm, Making More Memories

Taking care of our broodmares, stallions and young prospects, we dream about the exciting future of Arabian racing and how these horses will contribute. This is where it all starts.

Above: Joyce and Tom with Count Galagor+. Right: Joyce with broodmare, Harmahtan. Below, Count Galagor+ enjoys his days in the pasture. For stories on his days in the sun, see our page about Count Galagor+.

Reaping the Rewards

As if the rewards of the lifestyle weren't enough, Hickory Lane Farms, Inc. has been honored with numerous awards for their racing champions and for accomplishments as breeders.

Above: Joyce and Tom Fritz with Barb Johnson. Right: Tom and Joyce swept up the Michigan racing awards in 2001, and again in 2002 AND in 2003!




Looking back, Hickory Lane Farms, Inc. has much to be proud of- and the foundation for the success can be found in the fine bloodlines of the Arabian broodmares and stallions that call this farm home. The success has been inspirational, and we thrive on the enduring optimism that each new foal that hits the ground will be a winner!