Racing, Recovery, and Raising Spirits: Supporting Jockeys Through Community and Craft

In this episode, we welcome Joe Clabes, Executive Director of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF), and Ben Franzini, Co-owner of Bluegrass Distillers, for a conversation about the power of partnership and purpose. Joe shares the inspiring work PDJF does to support injured riders, while Ben discusses how Bluegrass Distillers is using its Kentucky roots and community platform to give back. Together, they highlight how collaboration between the racing and bourbon worlds is making a meaningful impact.