Mike Hawbaker

Father and husband, passionate about Jesus, aviation, horses, and rescuing animals.

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

At two months, Takamori is starting to lose some of his facial foal fuzz. Curious as to what the end product is going to look like.

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

Not sure how handicappers know more about my horse than I do but not only did he go off the favorite but Run for Gold backed them up by winning by over six lengths in the 9th @prmracing !

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

Race day: hopefully Run For Gold can keep the stable momentum going tonight. He’ll have to do it as a long shot but he’s coming off his best effort last time out so…

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

Really great effort from Reuleaux tonight but just came up a little short. Next time…

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

Looking forward to Sunday. Reuleaux will need her running shoes on to complete with this nice group of fillies which includes the half sister to grade 1 winner Nakatomi.

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

Nice to have the girls back from their six month Kentucky vacation. Stay Fabulous is in foal to @spendthriftfarm 2020 Horse Of The Year Authentic and Espiridion is in foal to Grade 1 winner Arabian Lion. 🤞

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

@TOBAhorses Thank you @TOBAhorses for organizing a wonderful two days. Thank you @Hinkle_Farms @HillnDaleFarm @roodandriddle and Hurstland Farm for sharing your time and knowledge with us. One commonality at each stop was the wonderful care that each of you provide to your horses.

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

Welcoming our new Last Samurai Arkansas bred colt home. 🐎 #foalfriday

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

@PioneerSeeds

[Matt Dinerman @3coltshandicap]

This is as bad of news for our industry as we’ve had in a while.

A devastating blow, and most so a devastating situation for so many hard working, talented men and women both in front and behind the camera whose livelihoods are obviously greatly impacted.

This should break everyone’s heart that cares about our business and the people in it.

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

@RareImagery Chief ♥️

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

Nice effort by Espiridion to end her career. Time to go be a mama.

[Prairie Meadows @prmracing]

Natasha at a nice price in the tenth on Sunday.

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

@neal_cfneal9 I can only hope. Actually MyRacehorse has followed up with me checking in on her and making sure she is taken care of after her racing career. I was pretty impressed that they were following up on a horse that they haven’t owned in years. Wish others would do the same.

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

Bitter sweet day as groom Armando Espinoza leads Stay Fabulous for the last time. She always looked the paddock winner and retiring injury free after 27 races over 4 years. I hope to send him one of her babies in a few years to receive the same excellent care.

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

@US_cadsts We’re in the St. Louis area. If someone wants to see her, I’m sure we could arrange.

[Mike Hawbaker @mshawb]

Hard to believe it was over 14 years ago when we adopted Sadie. Sad to see it end today but we’ll always remember the good times. Picture from her first visit to the pond is still my favorite.

[Lutheran Cross Country @LHSCougarXC]

Congratulations to the class of 2025!

[Lutheran Cross Country @LHSCougarXC]

Congratulations to our senior XC runners for graduating today! We wish you God’s blessings as you start this new chapter in your life. What an amazing group!