Judge Dan Ison and Debbie Holloway Ison share their journey through Kentucky's horse country, from thoroughbred racing dreams to quarter horse breeding and equine therapy programs. Their 36-year marriage has united their complementary passions for horses while building careers in public service, professional speaking, and community development.

• Judge Dan Ison has served as Shelby County Judge Executive for 10 years after 30 years in corporate America
• Debbie has been a professional coach and speaker for 25 years, now focusing on training speakers and women's events
• Debbie rescued her first horse at age 12 when she convinced a farm owner not to put down a paint draft horse
• Judge Ison's childhood dream of owning racehorses was motivated by a teacher telling him it would never happen
• The Isons met at a Derby Festival board meeting almost 40 years ago
• Debbie breeds quarter horses with championship bloodlines for reining competitions
• Judge Ison has owned approximately 15 racehorses throughout his career
• Debbie conducts "Join Up" demonstrations at Horse Sensing to help recovery patients through equine therapy
• Judge Ison rescued two horses including Player, who remained his confidant for 30 years
• Throughout his corporate career, Judge Eisen worked with celebrities including Dolly Parton and John Wayne

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