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Frankie has a led a very interesting life. He is the son of former jockey Frank Lovato Sr., Frankie Jr. started racing professionally at the age of 16.  As an apprentice, he finished among the top jockeys of North America, earning himself an Eclipse Award. Frankie was looking at a very promising future when an unfortunate racing accident resulted in a badly broken leg that nearly ended his career. During his therapy and rehabilitation period, Frankie created a horse made of wood and springs to help rehabilitate himself back to the saddle. This "wooden horse" was a tremendous help in getting him back race riding and in top form as a jockey. This "wooden horse" was the birth of the Equicizer and the Wooden Horse Corporation. Many years later the Equicizer has become a household name and fixture in racing for jockeys and jockey schools world wide, reaching 27 countries across the globe. The Equicizer is now used by all types of riders as an exercise, training and therapy tool, including those with disabilities. Frankie still builds the Equicizers in his Norwalk Ohio workshop.

 

Frankie has many interests and talents including a musician/song writer and occasional performer playing his guitar and piano at local events and celebrations, "all in good fun!" says Frankie.  Frankie also enjoys cooking "my chicken wings are a big hit at barbecue's!"  As a writer, Frankie has had some articles published in various magazines through the years. Topics include his passion for horse racing and his personal adventures outside of racing. He enjoys educating people on the insides of racing and mentoring those who have the same passion as he did when he was a kid. "There are people starving for information about racing. I have been blessed with a great career and being able to work along side and ride with many other legends in horse racing. It makes me happy to offer my advice and share my experiences and knowledge when ever I can!"