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Groom Spotlight: Nicole Mandracchia Proves The Harder You Work The Luckier You Get

With a cup of coffee in hand and a never fading smile, Nicole “Smiley” Mandracchia helps drive success as Top Brass Farm’s barn manager and go-to groom.

PUBLISHED

October 25, 2016
3:55 am

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Ilana Cramer

4. Mandracchia with Robin Fairclough, of Top Brass Farm, and horse Sara winning the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at The Garden State Horse Show. Photo courtesy of Nicole Mandracchia

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Updated
October 25, 2016
3:55 am

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Driving, Equitation, Groom Spotlight, Horse Sports, Hunters, U.S. Show Jumping

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