What wisdom could a horse trainer have to offer a corporate manager? Let's start with the fact that the word "manage" has an equine origin. It comes from Latin, by way of the Italian "maneggiare"--to handle, to train horses. To find out whether the connection goes any further than etymology, senior editor Julia Kirby interviewed the man who is perhaps the most famous thoroughbred trainer of all time: D. Wayne Lukas. Over the course of his 40-year career, Lukas has broken virtually every record in the history of the sport. He's had a horse in every Kentucky Derby for the past 23 years. In 14 different years, he has made more money than any other trainer in the United States; his lifetime earnings mark is now approaching an incredible $250 million. Although his accomplishments are undeniable, Lukas remains a controversial figure in his industry. Early on, he bucked long-standing traditions and came up with a training program unlike anyone else's. His willingness to ship horses across the country to compete in fields where they had better chances of prevailing meant more victories, happier clients, and a reputation for success that brought Lukas even better horses. One of the biggest assets a trainer can have is a good eye for selecting not just talented horses but also talented assistants. Horse training is a trial-and-error, learn-by-experience profession, and a lot of it is handed down. There aren't any books that demonstrate how to train a horse to win the Kentucky Derby. Lukas may be famous for holding almost every record in racing, but his ability to develop a whole new generation of great trainers may be his most important legacy.

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ページ数：12ページ

サイズ：A4

商品番号：HBSP-R0405B

発行日：2004/5/1

登録日：2012/3/28