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Richard Kent is the owner and driving force behind the
construction of Mickley Stud although he didn't start there.
Born in 1963 in County Cork, Southern Ireland he was
one of seven children, his father was a beef farmer with a passion for
breeding thoroughbreds and Richard was given his first broodmare early
in life. On leaving school he worked with Robert Percival and then Liam
Cashman for eight years and ran the jumping stallion base at Glenview
Stud before working on studs in Western Australia.
Returning to England he married and has two children,
he was a partner in Helshaw Grange stud for 14 years before starting to
build Mickley Stud in 2004 with the horses moving in during 2006.
Mickley Stud comprises 600 acres of deep feeding loam,
there are 120 boxes constructed so far and the stud is split into three
units. One houses the stallions then there is a foaling unit, and a sales
preparation complex. The land is kept sweet with the help of beef cattle
that fatten quickly on the rich pasture.
Richard has been the vice chairman of the Thoroughbred
Breeders Association national hunt committee since 2001 and is a staunch
supporter of the British Breeding industry, having a real interest in
pedigrees and a passionate belief that he and his stud can only succeed
and prosper, if you the clients are successful, both in the sale ring
and on the racecourse.
He looks forward to discussing your requirements regarding the mating
plans for your mare or selling your youngstock.
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Richard Kent