What kind of car do you drive? 2018 Ford Edge. Favorite dinner meal? Snack? Grilled chicken with anything. I'm really not that picky. For snack, Açaí Bowls are amazing! I could eat them every day. What is your favorite track to race at? Why? Red Mile. Between the size and the track material, you can't get any better than that for a horse. What is your favorite big event in racing? There are so many big races to choose from, but I guess I'll have to go with the Breeders Crown. After a long year of racing, getting to see a full card filled with the best of the best is great to watch and be a part of. I was lucky enough to take care of four winners and a close second in the past two years; memories that will last a lifetime. How often is racing on your mind? A lot more than I should [lol]. I try to unwind after working long days but often find myself thinking or talking about the horses. Whether it's past performances, planning ahead for upcoming races or thinking of solutions to help my horses, it's always on mind. What is your favorite thing to do outside of racing? I love playing sports and being active, especially with a group of friends. baseball, soccer, bowling, Top Golf. Anything that involves a little competition. What is your favorite sport to watch? Team? Philadelphia Eagles (Only because my boyfriend Josert Fonseca is reading this!). Honestly, I never really had a lot of time to watch sports before as I was always racing. Now, working for a grand circuit stable gives me more free time during the winter to do other things. And since my boyfriend is a huge Eagles fan that rarely misses a game, I guess that makes me one too. What is one thing about you most fans/bettors don't know? I was born and raised in Canada. Moved to the U.S when I was 22. What is one word that describes harness racing for you? Passion. This industry is not for everyone as there is great amount of blood, sweat and tears involved. But if you feel the way myself and a lot of others do, you couldn't see yourself do anything else. How did you get started in the sport?  Born and raised. My parents trained their own stable so I was in the barn before I could even walk. That is probably why I let this industry consume my life [lol]. There are a number of other Remmerswaal's on the USTA database. Any relationship? My dad Jack Remmerswaal drove and trained horses up until I was 16. Growing up I was lucky enough to spend most of my weekends and summer helping him. He taught me so much, I wouldn't be as patient, caring or knowledgeable about the horses as I am today without him. Was there ever a chance that you wouldn't be involved in harness racing? No. I always planned on being a part of the business. Whether it was grooming, training, or vet school. You are currently working as a caretaker for the Nancy Takter stable. What is that experience like? Very rewarding. It may be extremely long days and a lot more work than your average stable, but getting to look after top-notch horses gives you thrills of a lifetime. It makes every second worth it. As well, this job has made me gain a lot more experience and learn so much more than what I already knew. Especially about the conditioning and management of young horses. I was never around babies much until the past few years and now have gratefully learned much more working for her. You've had the pleasure of caring for Manchego over the years. Do you think great horses know they are great? I definitely believe they do. I was fortunate enough to look after some pretty amazing horses, especially as of late Tall Dark Stranger, Kissin In The Sand and of course Manchego. After every win they always walked around the test barn with ears straight up, happy and proud of themselves. If they got beat it was a different story, ears back and agitated! I always felt so bad for their egos. Except 'Stranger's' 2020 Breeders Crown final because he still doesn't know that horse caught him at the wire -- please nobody tell him [lol]. Can you describe the bond between caretaker and horse? You are their parent/best friend. They rely on you for everything -- hay, feed, water, a clean stall, paddock time, bath, brush, etc. And since they can't talk, it's usually the groom who will be the first to notice if something is not right. Do you think most caretakers feel underappreciated in the racing world because trainer, drivers and owners get much more press? Are you trying to get me fired? Kidding! Honestly, I believe as long as you work hard and try your best people will always notice. Between social media and being at the track/in the winner's circle, people pay attention. I'm lucky enough to be a part of a stable where Nancy gives a lot of credit to her staff. So that's always a great feeling when we hear or see that. You also trained some horses from 2016 to 2019. Why did you stop? I stopped because after moving from Ohio to New York to New Jersey, unfortunately the expenses tripled and I couldn't justify keeping low-end condition horses/claimers. I cut down and decided to get a job working for someone who I would gain a lot more experience from. I tried still training while having a job but it got to be too much to handle and decided I needed to just focus on the horses I was looking after for Nancy. It was obviously the best decision I could have made, as the past few years have been so surreal. What is the best advice you've ever gotten about harness racing? Someone once told me, 'there's no right way in this business nor wrong way, just do what you believe in and you'll be ok.' After hearing that it always made me feel more confident in the decisions I make. What was your favorite moment in harness racing? That's a tough one. I've had so many! It's between the Meadowlands Pace when Tall Dark Stranger was passed mid-stretch and fought to come back to win and TVG night when Manchego and 'Kissin' both went out winners before "retiring." Well one of them did at least [lol]. Which is the best horse you've ever trained? I never had any great horses yet. Just a lot of claimers that never usually stayed very long. I had a horse named Turbo Mach for a couple starts that was probably the hardest earned win and second I had. He had a lot of issues to be worked on, so winning his first start for me was so gratifying. Which horse is/was your favorite that you've trained or cared for? Although I always try to form a strong bond with all my horses, Manchego's my number one. She's got such a great personality and constantly making me laugh. She's a queen and she knows it! It's her world we're just living in it. If you could choose any horse in history to train, which horse would it be and why? I may be biased but again I'll have to say Manchego. With her, when she's right, you know she's always going to give you 110%. She loves to do her job and win. You really can't ask any more from a horse. If you weren't involved in harness racing, what would you be doing? It is hard to consider anything else but as long as it involves animals, I'm in! If you had the power to change one thing in the sport, what would it be? Making Sunday racing illegal [lol]. I understand it's a great day for the betting public but it's nice to have an easy day once a week. How do you view the future of harness racing? Unfortunately it doesn't look good for us and obviously we need to find ways to attract more fans and bettors, especially the younger generation. Hopefully something is done before it's too late. As a young person in the sport (30 years old), do you have any tips on how harness racing can reach the younger generation? Although I know some tracks have been working hard to do this, I think promoting our sport through social media with free giveaways, meet and greets, and inexpensive drinks will interest younger crowds. What are your long-term aspirations in the sport? To train 15-20 quality horses for Josert Fonseca and I. It's a great number to still be hands-on and focus on detail. Plus, I always like to see my horses getting the best care they can. Time for the stretch drive: Best Horse You Ever Saw: Tall Dark Stranger- his determination to win was unparalleled. Best Race you ever saw: Wiggle It Jiggleit in the 2015 Little Brown Jug. Lasix -- Yes or No?: Yes. Favorite TV Show?: Currently Lucifer. Trotters or Pacers?: Trotters.