Kaitlin Jones: Keeping order and smiles at historic track

GOSHEN — Goshen Historic Track wrapped up its 2017 racing season Tuesday afternoon with a 10-race card. For those who attended the races any of the four days, they had the privilege of seeing Kaitlin Jones lead the parade of horses each race with her trusty quarter horse Snoopy.
Jones, a fourth-generation horsewoman, is a resident of Pine Bush, and this was the first time she was a parade marshal.
“We have come here for 12 years, and this was the friendliest pony around. We didn’t own a horse racing, but we got our picture taken.” Said Stacy Moody or Middletown. “It made me feel so good putting a smile on some of the faces.” Jones said. “I really love horses, and I thought Snoopy was a perfect fit. She was a rockstar," added Jones.
Seeing all the kids petting Snoopy and yelling to their parents to run over and pet her added to the old-style county fair atmosphere that is Goshen Historic Track. The racing as always was competitive and brought cheers, but the smiles and happiness that Snoopy and Jones instilled will be everlasting to young and old alike.
Jones said, “I would do it again in a heartbeat.”
Presiding judge Ozzie Cole said, “that girl looked like a seasoned pro out there. The fans loved her.”