Christiane Head is at the forefront of France's most famous racing dynasty. In 1979, her first season as a trainer, she led Three Troikas to glory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Head of the class —
Christiane Head is at the forefront of France's most famous racing dynasty. In 1979, her first season as a trainer, she led Three Troikas to glory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Head's thoroughbreds are kept in stables at her yard in Chantilly, France.
Stable of success —
Head's thoroughbreds are kept in stables at her yard in Chantilly, France.
A groom prepares to take out one of the horses on a foggy morning in the small city of Chantilly in northern France.
Well groomed —
A groom prepares to take out one of the horses on a foggy morning in the small city of Chantilly in northern France.
Head stands by the edge of the track, waiting to analyze her stable as they gallop past.
Eyes on the prize —
Head stands by the edge of the track, waiting to analyze her stable as they gallop past.
A group of thoroughbreds being put through their paces as Head looks to identify a future Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner.
On the march —
A group of thoroughbreds being put through their paces as Head looks to identify a future Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner.