Bella Inizio Farm
Our First Priority is You
Experience the inexplicable thrill of winning as an owner with a homebred.
At Bella Inizio Farm, our priority has always been you, the client. Whatever you want to accomplish in the Thoroughbred industry, we can work with you to build a business plan and achieve your goals. Our focus is to ensure every owner thoroughly enjoys the experience of being a part of the Thoroughbred industry, whether you are Investing, Pinhooking, Breeding, or Racing.
The team at Bella Inizio Farm offers several services for horse owners, including:
- Breaking
- Training
- Lay-up
- Rehab
- Pinhooking
- Bloodstock Advising
“Whether you’re in the AAA or Major League, it’s doesn’t matter, you’re still playing baseball.”
Jena Antonucci
We are here to help at whatever level you want to participate. We can work with your specific budget and plans to ensure you have a seat at the table. We want everyone interested to have the experience of buying or racing Thoroughbreds.
On Site
- 300 acres in Ocala, Florida
- 1-mile dirt track & 7-furlong turf course
- Starting gate
- 120′ swimming pool
- Eurosizer
- Grass paddocks
Large Round Pen
Our oversized round pen allows for an ideal safe space to start up yearlings or offers a controlled environment to a horse not quite ready for full turn out.
Covered Eurociser
Our spacious covered Eurociser allows for each horse to stretch their backs and necks while walking freely. Whether cooling out after training or starting to regain fitness while being legged back up, each horse can benefit from their time in the Eurociser.
Swimming
Our matted entry and exit swimming pool provides an excellent rehabilitative or alternative training tool for your horse—an excellent tool to add to your horse’s training regimen.
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I keep an open-door policy for owners. I continue to build a successful team with a family environment, which is the foundation for my growth. This allows me to maintain a consistent string of horses no matter where the team is racing.
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Meet the Team
We keep an open-door policy for owners. While we continue to build a successful team with a family environment, which is the foundation for our growth.
Katie Miranda
Owner of White Lilac
Katie Miranda was born and raised in Ocala, Florida – Horse Capital of the World. Both Katie’s parents were an integral part of her development into a horsewoman. Her father was a jockey and raised his daughter to love and respect horses. Katie and her mother traveled the east coast together, attending horse shows. Her parents owned and operated a thoroughbred training center, and she grew up in the family business.
Fiona Goodwin
Assistant Trainer
Originally from County Kerry in Ireland, Fiona grew up in a large family on the family farm. She was raised around horses; her father was a top showjumper. Her father's drive reinforced Fiona's development for perfection and attention to detail which is necessary for success.
Teona Rodriguez
Marketing
Teona is outgoing and socially assertive. No one stays a stranger long after they meet her. Teona is enthusiastic and possesses a contagious level of optimism. Behind the scenes she develops and designs equine websites, manages social media and creates custom content. She cares deeply about her clients, listens carefully to their feedback, and gives her all for their success.