Destin Heath
Destin is a native of Norman, Oklahoma. From an early age his dream was to train Thoroughbreds in Kentucky. He spent his youth riding and showing horses in both English and Western disciplines. He began working with racehorses at the age of sixteen, galloping and breaking babies. Soon after Destin began working part-time, and eventually full-time for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas in 2008.While attending college he continued to pursue his dream in the thoroughbred industry while working as an exercise rider and assistant trainer to trainer Tom Drury, Jr. In 2012 he graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Equine Business Administration, with a minor in Management. Destin is excited about the opportunity to continue expanding his knowledge base at a world class operation like WinStar. He has just made the cover of Blood-Horse.
