Who we Are
About Crane Thoroughbreds
Crane Thoroughbreds is Joanna and Clovis Crane, plus our four children. We live on property, where we specialize in breaking, sales preparation, and horse sales.
Our facility in Lebanon, Pennsylvania is centrally located within two hours drive of EIGHT Mid-Atlantic race tracks! We are three hours from the NYRA tracks and only 15 minutes from Penn National Race Course. Our facility offers numerous amenities including a 100’x200’ indoor training facility to facilitate year round riding and training even in the most extreme weather. We train on a perfect surface everyday irrelevant of rain, snow, or temperature. We also have a 5/8 mile galloping track.
We pride ourselves in providing top notch care for all our horses, and exceptional value to our clients. We’d be happy to work with you to create a customized plan for your horse to help you achieve what you
Clovis Crane
• Husband of Joanna Crane since 2010
• Father of Amara, Dalia, Coy, and Rosey Crane.
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Crane Thoroughbreds
• Owner/Operator, 2003 - present
• Specializing in breaking-in, buying, selling, breeding, and everything related to Thoroughbreds.
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The Stable Wrestling Club
• Owner/operator, 2020 - present
• Father of Amara, Dalia, Coy, and Rosey Crane.
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Crane Thoroughbreds
• Owner/Operator, 2003 - present
• Specializing in breaking-in, buying, selling, breeding, and everything related to Thoroughbreds.
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The Stable Wrestling Club
• Owner/operator, 2020 - present
• Coach of several state champions, numerous state placers, and qualifiers.
• Our mission is to nurture the abilities of local children, guiding them to success in wrestling while teaching mental toughness to help them face life's challenges.
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Board Member of Pennsylvania HBPA
• 2009-2018
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Retired Race Project Horse Trainer
• 2015 Champion RRP Working Cow Horse
• 2016 Champion Makeover Rematch
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Graduate of Purdue University, 2003
• Bachelors Degree in Education
• Student Athlete - Wrestling
Team Captain 2002-2003
2x National Qualifier, 2001, 2003
Most Inspirational Wrestler 2001, 2003
Red Mackey Grant Recipient 2003
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Professional Jockey, 1996 - 1998
• Leading apprentice in the USA
• Pursed over $10 million in earnings at the age of 16 and 17
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Professional Cowboy, 2004 - present
• 26 Year-End PRCA Circuit Championship Titles
• 2009 National All-Around Champion, PRCA
• 2008: Only cowboy to ever win more than three PRCA circuit titles in one year (4) – All-Around, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding
• Sponsored by Jägermeister (2008–2009)
• Multiple-time IPRA IFR qualifier
• Multiple APRA championships
• Our mission is to nurture the abilities of local children, guiding them to success in wrestling while teaching mental toughness to help them face life's challenges.
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Board Member of Pennsylvania HBPA
• 2009-2018
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Retired Race Project Horse Trainer
• 2015 Champion RRP Working Cow Horse
• 2016 Champion Makeover Rematch
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Graduate of Purdue University, 2003
• Bachelors Degree in Education
• Student Athlete - Wrestling
Team Captain 2002-2003
2x National Qualifier, 2001, 2003
Most Inspirational Wrestler 2001, 2003
Red Mackey Grant Recipient 2003
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Professional Jockey, 1996 - 1998
• Leading apprentice in the USA
• Pursed over $10 million in earnings at the age of 16 and 17
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Professional Cowboy, 2004 - present
• 26 Year-End PRCA Circuit Championship Titles
• 2009 National All-Around Champion, PRCA
• 2008: Only cowboy to ever win more than three PRCA circuit titles in one year (4) – All-Around, Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding
• Sponsored by Jägermeister (2008–2009)
• Multiple-time IPRA IFR qualifier
• Multiple APRA championships
Joanna Crane
I am a third-generation member of the Thoroughbred industry. I was born and raised surrounded by the rich history and tradition of horse racing, sales and breeding. From a young age, I was immersed in the world of horses, competing in eventing, pony club and riding off-the-track Thoroughbreds, which instilled a deep passion for the sport and the horses that fuel it.
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Millersville University in 2006, a foundation that has helped me appreciate both the science and art behind horse care and breeding. After working as a microbiologist for several years, I transitioned back into the Thoroughbred industry in 2010, when I joined Clovis at Crane Thoroughbreds.
Since then, Clovis and I have worked tirelessly to bring our own insights and expertise to the farm while raising our own family. Our diverse backgrounds, combining education, science, and hands-on experience in the industry, has allowed us to approach the training and care of Thoroughbreds with both precision and a deep understanding of their needs.
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