Breeders have been in the spotlight throughout the week on SENTrack’s TrotsLife, including a distinct international flavour that has shared the thoughts of some leading players.
A diverse range of guests has joined Toby McKinnon to speak about their relationship with the breeding industry.
None were as special as 78-year-old Barry Stewart, the owner and breeder of The Beautide winner Magician, a result he described as “the biggest thrill in his life”.
HEAR FROM BARRY STEWART:
Anders Malmrot, the chief of racing from Solvalla, chatted about the internationalisation of the sport and the development of the Australian trotting breed.
Canadian legend Jody Jamieson spoke to the importance of the breeding industry to all industry participants.
Shannon Nixon took us through his breeding career, which began with purchasing a horse with his mates from a quaddie collect to 24 years later selling a yearling and mare at record prices.
Western Australia’s star trainer Justin Prentice tells how he turned his attention to locally-bred horses as he diversified his business.
Glen Craven has started out his breeding journey, and reflects on his recent trip to stud farms in the United States.
