yearling manager

Todd Claunch, the farm manager at William Farish's Lane's End Farm, will retire at the end of this month following a 34-year career, the nursery said in a release Dec. 23. He is to be succeeded by Peter Sheehen, a 16-year veteran at Lane's End and its current stallion manager. Claunch joined the yearling division at Lane's End in 1990 and had the distinction of working with champion and Horse of the Year A.P. Indy as a yearling. He was named yearling manager in 1994, managing all aspects of horse...

Sherri Ivanovich, who has been with Gainesway Farm as yearling manager for two decades, has been named the Kentucky nursery's farm manager. "I have worked with Sherri for over 30 years and she is the epitome of hard work and dedication," said Brian Graves, Gainesway's general manager. "A great deal of any success we've had is a direct result of Sherri's support, and her commitment to excellence. I am very excited to promote her to this role at Gainesway." The farm said in a press release that her leadership has...

Gerry Meehan, formerly the yearling manager at Newsells Park Stud, has been appointed to the role of stud manager at Moyns Park Stud. During his tenure at Newsells, he had approximately 70 yearlings under his care per year, and is thoroughly experienced in all aspects of stud management. "It's a real coup to be able to welcome Gerry to Moyns Park Stud," said Moyns Park owner John Gardiner. "Gerry is a world-class horseman with a great track record and brings a wealth of knowledge, sales experience and management skills." Added...