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
since. |
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Max Weston – Stud Groom |
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Max joined Kirtlington as Assistant Stud Groom in October
2006 and become Stud Groom in May 2009.
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. |
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Hazel Woods - Yearling Foreman |
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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 enjoys competing her horses,
teaching young children to ride and breeding and producing
children's ponies to sell. |
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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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Ruth Johnson -
Stud Secretary |
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Born in Oxford, 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.
Ruth enjoys eventing and competes with Xanthus, an
ex-racehorse bred on the stud.
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