We have a small dedicated team of staff
experienced in the care of thoroughbreds.
If you are interested in a career at
Kirtlington Stud please send your CV to the following link:
( info@kirtlingtonstud.com )
Chris Budgett -
Stud Manager |
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Born in Oxford, the son of Arthur and Bay Budgett, Chris
was raised at 'Whatcombe' the famous racing stables.
Following school, Chris spent three years at Cirencester
Agricultural College before gaining valuable experience at
Haras d'Etreham in Normandy, Arthur Hancock's Stone Farm
in Kentucky and Lindsay Park Stud in South Australia.
Chris returned to England to work with
his father and took over managing the stud in 1984. In
1989 Chris made the bold decision to relocate and
purchased 350 acres 'across the road' from Kirtlington
Park.
With the support of a loyal and select group of
owners, Chris has been developing the present stud ever
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Richard Evans -
Stud Groom |
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Richard's parents originally farmed on the slopes of
Bredon Hill on Gloucestershire/Worcestershire border, just
down the road from the Holland-Martin family's Overbury
Stud. This is where life in the industry began for Richard
with the stud breeding the likes of MUMMY'S PET, PARSIMONY
and numerous other Group winners. The highlight of his
formative years was being involved with Derby winner
GRUNDY and his European sales topping full-brother.
In 1987 Richard moved to Fiona Marner's
Kingwood Stud. A great learning curve as Fiona had just
formed the Kingwood Bloodstock Syndicate, one of the
forerunners of foal pinhooking, acquiring or breeding the
likes of ROCK CITY, ELBIO and GALLIC LEAGUE to name but a
few.
The new Kirtlington Stud had just been
formed when Richard joined in 1992. The setup offered a
real opportunity for scope and expansion and has been
everything he could have wished for with the broodmare
band increasing threefold and the involvement 20 years on
with his second European sales topper. |
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Max Weston – Assistant Stud Groom |
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Born in Cardiff, Max studied at Hartpury College to achieve
a distinction in Stud Breeding and Equine Science.
Whilst studying Max worked at Overbury Stud and assisted in
preparing yearlings for two seasons before leaving Hartpury to
become Second Man at Highclere Stud for four years.
He
worked at Staffordstown Stud in Ireland for two years
preparing yearlings for the major sales in England and Ireland
and rode out for Tony Martin in his spare time. Max has
also worked at Tweenhills Stud as Stallion Manager and
accompanied a stallion to New Zealand for the Southern
Hemisphere breeding season. Max joined Kirtlington as
Assistant Stud Groom in October 2006. |
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Johan Burger -
Stud Hand |
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Born and bred in sunny Cape Town, Johan worked in Medical
Technology for four years before joining SABC (South
African Broadcasting Corporation) where he met many
interesting people recording programs.
In 1999 Johan moved to the UK with his
wife Erica and daughter Nicole and worked at Cliveden Stud
until it was sold in 2005 when he joined Kirtlington Stud.
Outside of stud work Johan enjoys
mountain biking and photography. |
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Terry Brock -
Stud Hand |
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Terry was born and raised in Oxfordshire, in a village
just down the road from Kirtlington Stud. His first job
was with the M.O.D at R.A.F Upper Heyford where he stayed
for 15 years before becoming a Security Guard at Bicester
Village Retail Outlet.
Alongside his Security job, Terry
pursued his passion for horses by running a livery yard
and is proud to have taken charge of VINTAGE CROP as one
of his boarders.
Terry joined Kirtlington Stud in
November 2002 as a stud hand and lorry driver and gets
great satisfaction from his role. |
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Hazel Woods -
Stud Hand |
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Born in Oxford in 1981, Hazel studied at Oxford Brookes
University to achieve a Bsc Hons in Equine Science
International Thoroughbred Management.
Whilst studying, Hazel worked part time
as a Veterinary Student Nurse and Polo Groom.
After graduation Hazel worked at
Templeton Stud as Second Person and then at Witney Stud
before joining us at Kirtlington in May 2005.
Hazel has a large involvement with
Enstone Young Farmers and also enjoys competing her
horses, teaching young children to ride and breeding and
producing children's ponies to sell. |
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Bella Bennett -
Stud Hand |
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Born in Canada, Bella's family moved to the UK whilst she
was young. Bella worked at various stud farms in Cornwall
gaining valuable experience with a wide range of breeds
before working at Shires Family Adventure Park. Bella
stayed there for 12 years breeding the Shires and driving
them for the public.
She then spent two years at Timbarra
Valley Stables in NSW Australia breeding Arabs and trail
riding. Bella came to Kirtlington as a Polo Groom before
joining the stud in January 2005.
Bella has competed in Long Distance
Riding and enjoys travelling abroad. |
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Ruth Morley -
Stud Secretary |
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Born in Oxford in 1977, Ruth grew up riding and competing
at a local level and as a member of the Pony Club Show
Jumping Team.
After leaving school Ruth studied for a HND
in Business & Finance, Stud & Stable Administration at
West Oxfordshire College.
Whilst studying, Ruth spent a summer
working at Kirtlington Stud followed by sales and weekend
work. She then joined the team as Stud Secretary in July
1997. |
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