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About Gary Goldstein

Journey of A Horse Racing Lover Turned Entrepreneur

Born in Brooklyn and moving to Oceanside Long Island as a young boy, Gary was taught by his parents the importance of responsibility and a strong work ethic.

From Humble Dawn
to Equestrian Entrepreneur

Gary Goldstein worked different odd jobs from waxing cars to raising rabbits. Since the beginning, he adored animals and had a passion for sports, which further encouraged him to pursue a career with the same enthusiasm until a friend took him to the stables. He realized that there was a business side to racing that he never knew of. He approached a trainer/driver named Real Cormier and asked him if he could learn to train horses? He worked for six months, not getting paid how to groom a race. Later on he became Real's assistant trainer until he passed the trainers test and started to train his own horses.

Gary has undoubtedly covered a long haul from an apprentice to a trainer. Then to achieving his dream of owning a horse farm which is located in Wellington, Florida. This farm is home to the Olympic equestrian dressage horses and trainers.

Nurturing Racing Stars with
Love and Passion

Gary, as a skilled trainer, competitor, and teacher became a renowned name in the horse racing industry. Specifically highlighting his involvement with notable horses like Justin Kin and Oolong. At three years old Oolong won the Hambletonian Oaks at the Meadowlands as well as the Breeders Crown in Canada, BECOMING THE 3 YEAR OLD TROTTING FILLY OF THE YEAR, Justin Kin won many New York sires stake races as well and also setting track records at Yonkers Raceway and Goshen Historic Track.

In order to attain a distinction in this performance sport, Gary Goldstein deeply understood the encyclopedia of racehorses and their training. It is also evident throughout his career till date that horses welfare was always imperative for him. In fact, he ensured to take care of horses even after its retirement from the racing track. Nothing can beat his true love for the animals, and he still look at them with the same care and compassion.

From Humble Dawn
to Equestrian Entrepreneur

He worked different odd jobs from waxing cars to raising rabbits. Since the beginning, he adored animals and had a passion for sports, which further encouraged him to pursue a career with the same enthusiasm until a friend took him to the stables. He realized that there was a business side to racing that he never knew of. He approached a trainer/driver named Real Cormier and asked him if he could learn to train horses? He worked for six months, not getting paid how to groom a race. Later on he became Real's assistant trainer until he passed the trainers test and started to train his own horses.

Gary has undoubtedly covered a long haul from an apprentice to a trainer. Then to achieving his dream of owning a horse farm which is located in Wellington, Florida. This farm is home to the Olympic equestrian dressage horses and trainers.

Nurturing Racing Stars with
Love and Passion

Gary, as a skilled trainer, competitor, and teacher became a renowned name in the horse racing industry. Specifically highlighting his involvement with notable horses like Justin Kin and Oolong. At three years old Oolong won the Hambletonian Oaks at the Meadowlands as well as the Breeders Crown in Canada, BECOMING THE 3 YEAR OLD TROTTING FILLY OF THE YEAR, Justin Kin won many New York sires stake races as well and also setting track records at Yonkers Raceway and Goshen Historic Track.

In order to attain a distinction in this performance sport, Goldstein deeply understood the encyclopedia of racehorses and their training. It is also evident throughout his career till date that horses welfare was always imperative for him. In fact, he ensured to take care of horses even after its retirement from the racing track. Nothing can beat his true love for the animals, and he still look at them with the same care and compassion.

Gary's story

Gary's story teaches us that every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow, no matter where life takes us.
While keeping up with his love for horses, Gary contributed actively to his family’s retail business. It is not at all easy to make such a commendable career transition. But his mindset allowed him to flawlessly enter the competitive world of retail. With his parents as partners, he took Lonny's clothing stores- a women’s apparel and accessories retailer to a different height of success, He and his family opened Benneton Stores on Long Island as well as Brooklyn New York.

The Goldstein's also had the only Guess franchise clothing stores on the East Coast, known as MGA. Having different interests Gary was an investor in the restaurant chain, Black Tap, known for amazing burgers and incredible milk shakes.

A Visionary Entrepreneur's Journey Across Industries

Gary’s entrepreneurial growth was not limited to the retail sector as it also extended to real estate. His interest in the arts also represented his versatility as an entrepreneur. He, as well, made investments in the theatrical industry. Such as Broadway shows, from West Side Story to his latest, Sweeny Todd. He has excelled in distinct sectors with his personalized approach, knowledge, curiosity, and adaptability. Still, the levels he has touched in the retail and horse racing domain are highly notable and appreciable.

Which showcases the diversity in this persona. Whether we talk about his passion as an equestrian enthusiast or an established retailer, he never refrained from new opportunities making his way up towards the ultimate success. Lastly, undoubtedly, Gary is keen to keep up with the changing business scenarios and will be always in the pursuit of excellence in different business niches.