A dedicated horsewoman who ran Ridgefield Farm in Shelbyville, Kentucky, Dani L. Parrish passed away Aug. 29. She was 68 years old. Born in Denver, Colorado, Parrish was one of seven who grew up going to racetracks and her love of horses drew her to enter the business which spanned over 40 years.
She and her partner, trainer Robert “Boston Bob” Pincins, built their business from the ground up at Ridgefield. Mainly racing in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio, the pair developed young horses and Parrish was integral to farm's success with her ability to rehabilitate equine athletes in need of care or attend to those that just needed some time off. Described by her family as a “horse whisperer,” Parrish was deeply committed to animal welfare and compassionate care.
She is survived by her mother, Shirley A. Jones, siblings, Brian H. Jones, Denise S. Smith (Dennis), Diane C. Link (Steve Brown), Ron E. Jones (Karla) and Stephen W. Jones. Parrish was preceded in death by Pincins, who passed away in February of last year, her father, Lawrence R. Jones, and her brother, Kenneth S. Jones.
In accordance with her wishes, Parrish will be cremated and there will be no services.
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