Report: Barry will retire as Ashford Stud stallion manager

Report: Barry will retire as Ashford Stud stallion manager

Richard Barry will retire as stallion manager at Coolmore's Ashford Stud in June after 40 years at the Versailles, Ky., farm. Barry, 76, reflected on his career in an interview with BloodHorse. The Ireland native said he came to the U.S. in 1978 and worked at Murty Farm for seven years. He said he was hired at Ashford Stud to handle Storm Bird, who “was a bit of a boy.” The son of Northern Dancer was the English and Irish champion 2-year-old mal…

Longtime Ashford Stud Stallion Manager Barry Dishes on Farm’s Famous

After 40 years at Ashford Stud near Versailles, Ky., stallion manager Richard Barry is retiring at the end of June. Born in Clondalkin, Ireland, Barry, 67, sat down with BloodHorse to reflect on the four decades he has spent managing some of the most important stallions in the world and talk about what it is like to get to know these incredible equine athletes. BLOODHORSE: When did you come to America? Read More...