Where Opportunity Meets Excellence
And Presence Is Non-Negotiable
OUR VISION
To reshape the future of the equine industry by opening doors where access has been limited, setting a higher standard for excellence, and establishing Open Gate as a visible, respected force in ownership, leadership, and culture.
We envision an industry where opportunity is open, preparation is expected, and presence is undeniable, on the track and beyond it.
Rodolph Brisset
Trainer
At Open Gate Horse Ventures, every decision reflects our standards. Choosing Rodolphe Brisset as our trainer was no exception.
Rodolphe represents a rare balance of classical horsemanship and modern performance strategy. Educated at France’s elite racing academy and shaped by years under Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, his foundation is built on patience, discipline, and an uncompromising respect for the horse.
Since establishing his own stable, Rodolphe has earned a reputation for developing sound, competitive Thoroughbreds capable of performing on racing’s biggest stages, from graded stakes victories to championship-level competition. His approach is deliberate, thoughtful, and proven.
OG EXPERIENCE
The OG Experience is where competition meets culture, and excellence is felt in every detail. It is the quiet anticipation in the paddock, the surge of energy as the gates open, and the confidence of knowing you belong in the room. It’s elevated, intentional, and unmistakably alive. From the way we show up to the moments we share, the OG Experience is designed to be thrilling without being rushed, refined without being distant. It’s about access with purpose, excitement with standards, and a presence that lingers long after the race is run. This is not just racing. This is how it feels to move with Open Gate.
The OG Stable
2024
After a year of research, relationship building, and disciplined preparation, Open Gate Horse Ventures officially entered the racing arena in September 2024. We began by acquiring partial ownership in four yearlings at the Keeneland September Sale. These first acquisitions were intentional. They reflected patience, long term vision, and our commitment to building from the ground up. This was not an entrance driven by impulse. It was a deliberate beginning.
2025
With our foundation established, we expanded with purpose. In March 2025, at the OBS Sale in Ocala, Florida, we added three two year olds in training, bringing immediate athleticism and racing potential to complement our developing yearlings.
In September 2025, we returned to the Keeneland September Yearling Sale and added two more yearlings, continuing to strengthen the future of our stable through disciplined and intentional selection.
2026
In March 2026, we once again traveled to the OBS Sale and welcomed two additional two year old in training, adding even more quality and depth to our racing program.
As our stable continued to grow, we also reached an important milestone. For the first time, we had to say goodbye to some of our original horses to make room for the next generation. Bend My Ear and Clocker Special were claimed, Miss You Mo and City Is Mine found wonderful new homes through rehoming, Holly By Golly was sold at public auction.
While it was difficult to see these horses leave, each one played an important role in our journey. Their departures created room for new opportunities while marking the natural evolution of a growing racing stable.
The Standard
Eleven acquisitions. One vision.
The OG Stable represents the foundation of Open Gate Horse Ventures. Every horse was selected with intention. Every addition reflects our commitment to patience, discipline, and believing in potential before the rest of the world sees it.
As our stable continues to evolve, so does our pursuit of excellence. Building a successful racing operation is not about keeping every horse forever. It is about continually improving, creating opportunity, and building a program designed for long term success.
This is how Open Gate builds.
With patience.
With confidence.
With purpose.
Open Gate Early Success
In just three years, Open Gate has established itself as a competitive and rising presence in the racing industry.
Proven Performance
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11 total horses acquired
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5 horses currently in stable
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30 career starts
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15 Top-3 finishes (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
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7 wins
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$594,920 in total earnings
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50% ITM
Our 50% “In The Money” rate reflects exceptional performance, particularly for a young ownership group entering a highly competitive sport.
Competitive Momentum
Open Gate is not just participating, we are competing at a high level. Our results demonstrate disciplined horse selection, strong trainer partnerships, and strategic race placement.
last updated 7/25/26
THE ACADEMY
We Don't Search for Need.
We Search for Potential.
Across every community are remarkable young people whose talent, work ethic, leadership, and determination often go unnoticed, not because they lack ability, but because they have never been connected to the right opportunity.
Open Gate Equine Academy exists to find those individuals.
We partner with schools, youth organizations, mentors, coaches, faith communities, and community leaders who already know these exceptional young people. They help us identify students who consistently demonstrate character, curiosity, discipline, and a desire to succeed.
Our mission is simple:
Identify exceptional talent. Develop exceptional talent. Connect exceptional talent to exceptional opportunities.