Broadbent's solution would become the first of many innovations he revolutionized in the horse industry, and birthed a company still going strong after half a century.

Among the undisputed highlights of Brisnet’s 50-year history was the visit from Queen Elizabeth II to its Lexington, Kentucky, offices on Oct. 10, 1984, an event that likely wouldn’t have happened at any other time if not for the mutual connection of Harry Herbert.