Diamond D Ranch is located about 60 miles east of Dallas in Lone Oak, TX. The farm/training facility was established by Ed Dodwell in 1981; and since
then, Ed's family has race-trained over 200 stakes winners (including graded stakes). Trainers from all over the United States send their weanlings,
yearlings, and broodmares to Diamond D for year-round boarding, breaking, training, lay-up (taking a break from the racing action), and race prospect evaluation services.

The ranch is situated on 185 acres, and offers 16 paddocks; seven pastures; three barns with 82 individual stalls; an indoor riding ring;
an indoor walking ring; vet room; foaling stalls; and grooming center. Because of the drought and intense heat lately, the place looks like
a dust bowl; but I assure you it is a very nice facility. Diamond D features a 5/8 mile circle racetrack (6 1/2 furlongs including the chute)
and four horse starting gate. The racing surface is a deep, sandy loam with banked turns, which helps young horses safely strengthen their
bones and develop steady fitness.

As soon as you pull into the entry gate, it's obvious that Ed’s family takes a lot of pride in their ranch, and that they pay careful
attention to every detail—with the buildings, grounds, and horses under their care. The barns are well ventilated (tops, sides, end-to-end)
and very clean. In fact, even though it was 102 degrees outside on this day, inside the barn felt like it was in the mid-80s. The stalls are
roomy, and the bedding in each is fresh and plentiful. The walking surfaces in the shed rows are cushioned. The paddocks and pastures are
roomy (and offer covered shelters), and all of the riding paths to/from the barns have fences on both sides—which, by design, keeps a young,
free-wheeling horse from running astray (and possibly incurring a self-inflicted injury).

An additional bonus is the fact that the staff is very friendly, and happy to take the time to talk about their operation. Ed’s son, Scooter,
is the Ranch Manager and runs the daily operations.   He is open to all questions; and forthright as what to expect with your Runner’s training regimen

Upon its arrival, your Runner will be in training for 90 days. During this time he/she will undergo a very gentle process of
learning how to accept a saddle and other “tack,” a rider, gallop, and workouts that gradually increase the distance covered. At any time during
your Runner’s stay you are welcome to visit and watch his/her progress.

For more information contact us at diamondd@cumbytel.com or call Jodi 903-662-5111