Hamish McCalmont

Norelands Stud has been in the McCalmont family since 1912 and, in the past decade alone, the stud has been associated with Classic winners Power (Ire), Magna Graecia (Ire) and St Mark's Basilica (Fr), continuing its long-standing reputation as one of the finest nurseries of talent in Ireland.  In a recent interview with TDN Europe, stud boss Harry McCalmont's son Hamish explained how he swapped a career in finance for working on the farm.  In running through Norelands Stud's mating plans for 2025, Hamish explained how choosing the right stallion...

At 30 years of age, Hamish McCalmont has already experienced two different worlds. Having spent seven years working in finance in London, and enjoyed the delights that comes with city living, McCalmont made the decision to return home to his family's Norelands Stud in County Kilkenny and immerse himself in the world of bloodstock.  In fairness, he picked a good time to change career path and come home. Norelands was one of three consignments selected by the Niarchos family to offer some select mares at the Goffs November Breeding Stock...